MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front to back exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside obligatory mirror housing secured with tape
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and supension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer very deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Underbody corroding
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside rear view mirror fastened with tape but secure at time of test
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust bracket detached but system still supported at time of test
centre/rear exhaust boxes corroding
front/rear subframes and underbody corroding
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively park brake (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside rear view mirror fastened with tape but secure at time of test
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust bracket detached but system still supported at time of test
centre/rear exhaust boxes corroding
front/rear subframes and underbody corroding
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge
Offside rear view mirror fastened with tape, secure at the time of test
Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Underbody and front and rear suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust heat shield insecure
Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear view mirror fastened with tape, secure at the time of test
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Underbody and front and rear suspension components corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
both sides rear undersills corroding
central and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
central heat shield insecure
sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very limited damping effect but no oil dispersed at the time of test (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very limited damping effect but no oil dispersed at the time of test (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
both sides rear undersills corroding
central and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
central heat shield insecure
sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front shock absorber has little or no damping effect
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber has little or no damping effect
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
front and rear suspension components corroding
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
rear undersills corroding
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both sides front shock absorbers appear to have a negligible damping effect
centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding/deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking at time of test
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides front rearward (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working both sides rear (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1n)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both number plate lights dim
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded
nearside front tyre approaching tread wear indicators
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BV56 AOP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AOP, 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 AOP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2006.
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