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BV56 TDX

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,890 mi
Last recorded150,890 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,890 miles

Nearside Front wing at bottom rear wheel arch corroding away

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing at bottom rear wheel arch corroding away

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2 mm tyre size 205/55/r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield fix to floor of car coming loose

Fail 19 Sep 2019 137,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2 mm tyre size 205/55/r16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield fix to floor of car coming loose

Pass 10 Sep 2018 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion both front wings

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion both front wings

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre low inside edge

Oil leak around engine ()

corrosion on both front wings

exhaust corroded

windscreen damage

Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre low inside edge

Oil leak around engine ()

corrosion on both front wings

exhaust corroded

windscreen damage

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,007 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,297 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake juddering severely both (3.7.C.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,425 miles

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

n/s/f bodywork has damage

Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

n/s/f bodywork has damage

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded/skin peeling off

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded/skin peeling off

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,412 miles

Exhaust silencer peeling

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,102 miles

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

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 TDX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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