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BG06 ULJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,005 mi
Last recorded139,005 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 ULJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 139,005 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nearside and offside front wing lower edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 137,319 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Corrosion of sills, front wing lower edges, suspension arms and other areas not included in test.

Offside front shock absorber barely working.

Fail 8 Aug 2020 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Corrosion of sills, front wing lower edges, suspension arms and other areas not included in test.

Offside front shock absorber barely working.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 134,910 miles

lower sections of front wings and rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Fail 5 Aug 2019 134,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

lower sections of front wings and rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Aug 2018 128,575 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,949 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Body has slight corrosion Wheel arches/sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted

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

Front registration plate slightly cracked

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 123,949 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes perished

Body has slight corrosion Wheel arches/sills (6.1.B.2)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine covers fitted

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

Front registration plate slightly cracked

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 107,320 miles

rear exhaust box deterated

Fail 19 May 2014 99,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 19 May 2014 99,784 miles

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 15 May 2013 87,790 miles

front number plate cracked

ns mirror cover damaged

Pass 9 May 2012 74,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 60,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 36,260 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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BG06 ULJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG06 ULJ, 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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BG06 ULJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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