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BV56 AKJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,223 mi
Last recorded154,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 154,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 149,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads 75% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Shield Corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,124 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Fixing Corroded / Weak Adequatly Held

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 139,124 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Fixing Corroded / Weak Adequatly Held

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 112,603 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 96,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,383 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,687 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 AKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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