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BV56 ARX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,986 mi
Last recorded201,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 201,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 201,986 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge very close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 189,751 miles

REVERSING LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Pass 13 Jun 2019 175,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 174,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 160,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,966 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 130,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 112,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 112,579 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,099 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,283 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 81,283 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,718 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,270 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 ARX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ARX, 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 ARX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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