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BV56 JLU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 129,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 129,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,404 miles

both rear radius arm bushes slightly perished

exhaust heat-shield insecure

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2017 105,414 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,880 miles

Unable to open bonnet

Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,880 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Unable to open bonnet

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,140 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 67,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,768 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,646 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 JLU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 JLU, 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 JLU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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