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BV06 LVC

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,094 mi
Last recorded123,094 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 LVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 123,094 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 123,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,983 miles

Exhaust Flexible Section Deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Uneven & Heavy Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Parking Brake Efficiency Requirements Only Just Met

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 118,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn Uneven Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexible Section Deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Uneven & Heavy Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Parking Brake Efficiency Requirements Only Just Met

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

winter tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,412 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 88,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,450 miles

rear child seats fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,924 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 66,979 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,121 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 54,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,274 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,748 miles

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 LVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVC, 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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BV06 LVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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