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BV56 RTZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,637 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,270 miles

front discs rusted and pads getting down

rear exhaust box rusty and heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusted and pads getting down

rear exhaust box rusty and heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 71,572 miles

front brake discs rusted

some damage to o/s front wheel rim

Fail 24 Oct 2016 71,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusted

some damage to o/s front wheel rim

Pass 26 Oct 2015 684,290 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteiorated

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,844 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 1 Dec 2014 66,844 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 64,610 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 21 Dec 2013 64,608 miles

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

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,213 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,831 miles

brake disc's slightly worn

n/s/ mirror outer case missing

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Fail 22 Jun 2011 55,831 miles

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

brake disc's slightly worn

n/s/ mirror outer case missing

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,837 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,348 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, small cut in near side front outer side wall

Near side front foglamp inop - not part of mot

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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