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BV56 JLO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,894 mi
Last recorded147,894 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 147,894 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 21 Jan 2022 147,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight binding o/s/r wheel

o/s wiper blade smears

Pass 26 Jan 2021 145,166 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 142,164 miles

corrosion to exhaust in general

Fail 22 Jan 2020 142,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust in general

Pass 21 Jan 2019 135,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

perishing to both rear tyres)(ADVANCED

Fail 21 Jan 2019 135,319 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

perishing to both rear tyres)(ADVANCED

Pass 23 Jan 2018 128,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

offside rear brake pad worn more than nearside rear)(60% worn approx.

slight lip/pitting to rear discs

Fail 23 Jan 2018 128,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

offside rear brake pad worn more than nearside rear)(60% worn approx.

slight lip/pitting to rear discs

Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,936 miles

Front both sides ADVANCED uneven wear

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 122,936 miles

Front both sides ADVANCED uneven wear

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,191 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 98,191 miles

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing, both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement leading, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

engine noisey possible injector blow by

Fail 11 Feb 2015 75,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

engine noisey possible injector blow by

Pass 18 Feb 2014 64,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,224 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,214 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,166 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 JLO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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