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BV56 AEX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,908 mi
Last recorded48,908 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 48,093 miles

cracking in o/s/r tyre tread pattern

drivers seat has slight movement but secure

slight damage to n/s/r alloy

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,058 miles

Nearside Rear alloy slightly damaged

slight movement in drivers seat but secure

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 43,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 37,463 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,139 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,202 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 20,042 miles

boot struts very weak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,924 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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BV56 AEX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 AEX, 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 BV56 AEX registered?

BV56 AEX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BV56 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 AEX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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