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AV06 BZO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,749 mi
Last recorded131,749 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 131,749 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 127,920 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 127,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,975 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 122,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 118,349 miles

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,549 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 112,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 107,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 103,728 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,363 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,942 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,949 miles

front brake discs corroded, also discoloured

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play, also slightly noisy

o/s headlight image poor

o/s/r coil spring corroded

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded, also discoloured

front reg plate cracked

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge, also on 1.6mm inner edge

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play, also slightly noisy

o/s headlight image poor

o/s/r coil spring corroded

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 2 May 2014 75,578 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 75,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55/16w

Pass 8 May 2013 67,295 miles

Front tyres bald inner edges

N/S/R droplink slight play

Fail 3 May 2013 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres bald inner edges

N/S/R droplink slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,376 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 19,036 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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AV06 BZO 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 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 AV06 BZO, 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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AV06 BZO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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