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BV06 ZZA

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,468 mi
Last recorded107,468 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 107,468 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded

minor g/box oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2021 107,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe hanger corroded

minor g/box oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 71,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,122 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres worn on the inner edge

child seat fitted nearside rear

corrosion to underside of the vehicle

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jun 2016 61,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres worn on the inner edge

child seat fitted nearside rear

corrosion to underside of the vehicle

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 58,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 55,297 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Part worn tyres fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,297 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Part worn tyres fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,518 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)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 22 Jun 2013 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 23 Jun 2012 44,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,999 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,755 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 22,092 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,092 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 ZZA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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