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BV56 BFU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,359 mi
Last recorded115,359 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 104,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear uneven wear on tread

Fail 14 Jan 2021 104,825 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear on tread

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear on tread

Fail 14 Jan 2021 104,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 100,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres uneven tread

Fail 14 Jan 2020 100,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres uneven tread

Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres uneven tread

Fail 14 Jan 2019 92,471 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres uneven tread

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 92,441 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre run flat side wall worn

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,895 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 84,895 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,481 miles

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,403 miles

small screw in n/s rear tyre tread

surface cracks in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,377 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 39,410 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 BFU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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