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BD56 MTJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,906 mi
Last recorded173,906 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 173,906 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 173,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 169,556 miles

Front anti rollbar links slight plahy

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

handbrake limit only just met recommend early inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2020 167,048 miles

front discs pitted

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 22 Dec 2018 164,385 miles

underbody rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 155,932 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 153,809 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 153,809 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 149,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 140,828 miles

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2013 140,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 111,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,301 miles

unable to clearly see brake discs and pads

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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BD56 MTJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BD56 MTJ, 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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BD56 MTJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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