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BD06 OBU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,203 mi
Last recorded145,203 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 OBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 145,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 145,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 135,724 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 135,724 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 119,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,899 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 89,899 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,908 miles

all wheel trims on vehicle fitted incorrectly and fouling on tyre valves

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,379 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,508 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,605 miles

both rear indicators fading in colour

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,275 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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BD06 OBU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD06 OBU, 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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BD06 OBU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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