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BV56 XRN

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

79,950 mi
Last recorded79,950 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,950 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 79,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,964 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 70,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working No noise from pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/55/16 all other tyres are 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 68,179 miles

engine man light on

Fail 28 Nov 2022 68,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine man light on

Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,483 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 65,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,018 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 59,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 34,968 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 54,755 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 54,755 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,578 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,441 miles

Possible power steering leak from steering rack

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

Fail 27 May 2015 48,441 miles

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

Possible power steering leak from steering rack

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,794 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 37,725 miles

N/S/R tyre split

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2012 37,725 miles

N/S/R tyre split

Pass 5 May 2011 34,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 34,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,266 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 XRN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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