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BX56 FYE

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,058 mi
Last recorded111,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills, outer sills, chassis rails and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 111,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills, outer sills, chassis rails and inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,086 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2021 81,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,275 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,914 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 27,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,074 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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BX56 FYE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX56 FYE, 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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What year was BX56 FYE registered?

BX56 FYE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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