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BV56 AFX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,728 mi
Last recorded168,728 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 168,728 miles

Exhaust Shield Loose

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 168,728 miles

Exhaust Shield Loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 148,136 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 148,136 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 129,648 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 129,648 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing a full inspection of a seat belt

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 108,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise bad noise from drive belt area

advise child seat loose

Fail 28 Feb 2014 69,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise bad noise from drive belt area

advise child seat loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2011 42,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,449 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 32,449 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,364 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 AFX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV56 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

BV56 AFX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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