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BV06 LWE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,880 mi
Last recorded56,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 LWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/r16 tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,737 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,503 miles

windscreen cracked in zone b but not in drivers view.

Fail 18 May 2012 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 38,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 32,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2011 32,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,400 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 27,400 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,525 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 LWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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