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BX06 BNU

2006 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,415 mi
Last recorded197,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 BNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 197,415 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Slightly smoke emits during acceleration

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 197,352 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front ARB links covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Slightly smoke emits during acceleration

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 184,979 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 180,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 171,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 171,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 162,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 150,933 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 135,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 135,677 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 124,529 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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BX06 BNU is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX06 BNU, 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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BX06 BNU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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