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BV56 NUB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2019 86,550 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both side front disc & pads slight worn

driver seat slight play

front & rear bumper slight damage

slight oil leak appearing around engine bay

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 75,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,051 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,929 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,603 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 41,603 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 27,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,435 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 20,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,182 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on side walls

Fail 1 Nov 2010 14,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 14,407 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,643 miles

nearside sill damaged

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 NUB 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 64.7%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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