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BV06 FMG

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,465 mi
Last recorded165,465 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 FMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 165,465 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 165,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface Rust Under The Vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 156,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner and phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2019 156,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner and phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,253 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

ns mirror damaged but still secure

Pass 23 Mar 2017 140,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box baffles insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2017 140,362 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box baffles insecure

rear exhaust heatshield in secure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Fail 25 Feb 2016 122,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

offside front tyre heavily worn inner shoulder

Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,840 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,586 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,013 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 30,013 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 20,729 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV06 FMG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV06 FMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV06 FMG registered?

BV06 FMG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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