MOT Status
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142,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All front to rear suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seats fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
wishbone bushes perishing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
osr tyre tread low
radiator leaking coolant
wishbone bushes perishing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front pads low
front pads low
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BV56 XST is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 XST, 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 XST is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.
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