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BV56 XPU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 88,771 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front NSF & OSF corroded at the bottom of the wings

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner & outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Worn on outer edge/heavily cracked

Offside Rear Heavily cracked

Rear Inner Rear inner cills corroded osr & nsr

Rear suspension components corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 88,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front NSF & OSF corroded at the bottom of the wings

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner & outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Worn on outer edge/heavily cracked

Offside Rear Heavily cracked

Rear Inner Rear inner cills corroded osr & nsr

Rear suspension components corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,666 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,580 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 86,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,430 miles

Under side showing corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,808 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,246 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,821 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,917 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,209 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 XPU 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPU, 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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What year was BV56 XPU registered?

BV56 XPU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is BV56 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 XPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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