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BV06 LWF

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,259 mi
Last recorded134,259 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,775 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 126,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,637 miles

center exhaust baffles gone

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 110,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

center exhaust baffles gone

Fail 1 Apr 2015 100,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,123 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,418 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,418 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,600 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,476 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 48,471 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 LWF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

BV06 LWF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is BV06 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 LWF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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