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BV56 YDO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,242 mi
Last recorded162,242 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 162,242 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR CRACKED NOT AFFECTING VIEW TO REAR (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 162,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER DRIVE CV BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO IMAGE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged WING MIRROR CRACKED NOT AFFECTING VIEW TO REAR (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 159,585 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 159,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 153,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slightly detiorted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,123 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 141,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 135,295 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery warning light on

Fail 26 Nov 2016 135,295 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front 205-55-16 tyre worn out on edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,386 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,596 miles

brake pads getting low all round

exhaust heat shield damaged near center section

rear tyres getting low on tread

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 YDO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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