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BH03 TCH

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 TCH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,169 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 91,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 90,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,790 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,666 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 85,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,446 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Advise offside outer CV boot/gaiter beginning to leak grease.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,245 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,466 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement below service standard (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,466 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement below service standard (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement below service standard (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,424 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 69,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,614 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge,s also wearing close to replacement

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,614 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge,s also wearing close to replacement

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,736 miles

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

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

Offside front mirror outter casing slightly damaged

Rear tyres badly cracking on sidewalls also wearing low close to replacement

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,879 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,879 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,887 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BH03 TCH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BH03 TCH, 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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BH03 TCH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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