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BV56 NTU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 125,760 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 125,714 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,096 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,633 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,690 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 82,680 miles

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

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

front tyre and rear tyres sizes differ

Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,819 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)

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 NTU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV56 NTU registered?

BV56 NTU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is BV56 NTU safe to buy?

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