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BF06 VUK

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,632 mi
Last recorded142,632 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 142,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underbody rear

Fail 26 Sep 2020 142,632 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underbody rear

Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,344 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 134,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front registration deteriorated

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 110,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front registration deteriorated

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone 'b' ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,887 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test zone 'b' ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,648 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 65,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,769 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,544 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 VUK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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