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BV56 RKX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 113,090 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 113,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 106,685 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 106,685 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 99,725 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 99,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 93,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 70,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,534 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,801 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,559 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front brake discs have lip worn close to legal limit for thickness

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,460 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres showing perishing to outer tyre walls

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,460 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres showing perishing to outer tyre walls

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,289 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing observation recomended

Fail 22 Sep 2009 32,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing observation recomended

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 RKX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

BV56 RKX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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