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BV56 ROU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,144 mi
Last recorded149,144 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ROU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 149,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake travel long

Fail 25 May 2022 149,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake travel long

Pass 27 May 2021 141,620 miles

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

belly pan fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and belly pan fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper wing starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower wing starting to corrode

engine cover fitted also belly pan

Fail 25 Sep 2019 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper wing starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower wing starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted also belly pan

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted and belly pan

Fail 26 Sep 2018 131,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted and belly pan

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 128,232 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 124,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 118,107 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 114,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 111,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,142 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 100,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,397 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 ROU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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