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DV56 BVT

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 117,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 112,917 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 112,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 14 May 2014 109,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 109,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,729 miles

nsf all position light working but dull

Fail 12 May 2012 101,561 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front side light dim

Pass 12 May 2012 101,561 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front side light dim

Pass 7 May 2011 95,368 miles

diesel leak around injectors

Pass 19 May 2010 83,349 miles

crack in top of windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,875 miles

washers poor

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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DV56 BVT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV56 BVT, 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 DV56 BVT registered?

DV56 BVT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is DV56 BVT safe to buy?

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