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BV56 AKY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,595 mi
Last recorded184,595 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 184,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 174,427 miles

o/s/f Tyre worn on inner edge. n/s/r tyre slightly distorted.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 174,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f Tyre worn on inner edge. n/s/r tyre slightly distorted.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 161,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel from engine compartment

Pass 17 Oct 2013 149,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,051 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 AKY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AKY, 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 AKY registered?

BV56 AKY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is BV56 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 AKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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