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BV56 AVO

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,894 mi
Last recorded33,894 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 33,894 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 33,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 26,659 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 26,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked in yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.82mm (sidewall cracking) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 22,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also tyre perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

temporary type fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 22,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sticker/tax disc holder greater than 40mm within swept area of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, also tyre perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges recommend renew (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,961 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres perished in centre tread

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,839 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 18,853 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,818 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

rear tyres perished in centre tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,320 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 AVO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

BV56 AVO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is BV56 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 AVO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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