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BJ06 FVO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 149,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 149,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 147,548 miles

front wings corroded

o/s/front top strut stiff

Fail 5 Nov 2021 147,544 miles

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

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

front wings corroded

o/s/front top strut stiff

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,253 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight pulsating from rear brakes

Fail 23 Nov 2020 144,253 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight pulsating from rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,714 miles

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

front shock absorbers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front upper strut bearing noisy

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,092 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 123,977 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 119,326 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 119,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 105,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,889 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,647 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,168 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,143 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 91,260 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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BJ06 FVO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ06 FVO, 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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What year was BJ06 FVO registered?

BJ06 FVO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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