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BV56 ARO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ARO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 98,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registeration delaminated.

Rear Sills slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and Offside Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registeration delaminated.

Rear Sills slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering arms

Fail 12 Apr 2019 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/f-o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering arms

Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,566 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,666 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,301 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,603 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 69,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 61,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 61,266 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,886 miles

rear child seat fitted. front discs slightly corooded.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,148 miles

All four discs wearing thin

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,043 miles

OSF/NSF discs slightly pitted

OS/NS sills has covers

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,148 miles

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

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 ARO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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