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BF06 DOU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,603 mi
Last recorded131,603 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,603 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Mar 2016 131,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Apr 2015 131,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 14 May 2014 121,985 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 121,984 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 108,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Fail 2 May 2013 108,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 14 May 2012 94,489 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 94,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine noisey ?

nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,168 miles

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Fail 17 Mar 2010 73,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,334 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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BF06 DOU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BF06 DOU, 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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BF06 DOU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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