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BV56 XRS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,841 mi
Last recorded108,841 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 108,841 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes Front to Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 103,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,124 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,632 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,939 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,253 miles

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

offside front coil spring showing signs of corrosion

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,688 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,337 miles

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

offside front tyre tread is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,268 miles

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,695 miles

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

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,695 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)

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

unable to fully examine nearside rear adult seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,571 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 40,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,728 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XRS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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