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BF06 VUL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,285 mi
Last recorded126,285 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 126,285 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicator + worn on outer edge

o/s/f +n/s/f wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2018 126,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicator + worn on outer edge

o/s/f +n/s/f wishbone rearmost rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 118,168 miles

both rear tyres tread lifting 205/55/16

Pass 19 May 2016 109,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control outer bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather hose collasped

exhaust heat shield loose and exhaust mounting weak

rear brake sqeal

signs of engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 99,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 99,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 91,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from inlet manifold

bonnet release mechanism stiff

both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioted

Fail 19 May 2014 91,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from inlet manifold

bonnet release mechanism stiff

both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly deterioted

Pass 29 May 2013 75,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,119 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 59,119 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 46,695 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 26 May 2010 34,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,429 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 VUL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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