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BJ06 FWL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,906 mi
Last recorded78,906 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,906 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 70,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear suspension

n/s rear wheel rim badly buckled

o/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 20 May 2019 70,181 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to rear suspension

engine coolant leak and low

n/s rear wheel rim badly buckled

o/s rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 14 May 2018 68,243 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/O/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 65,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 62,760 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 59,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,316 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

n/s rear inner wheel rim buckled

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2013 51,012 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2013 51,011 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in both front wishbone rear bushes

o/s/r inner rim slightly out of shape

slight damage to outter side wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 40,098 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall. o/s/r wheelrim dented.bonnet damaged. OIL ON MINIMUM

Pass 21 May 2010 33,808 miles

front pads low/discs lipped.cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall. cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall. n/s/r tyre crackingin tread/sidewall/wearing on inner shoulder. o/s/r tyre cracking in tread/shoulder.

Fail 27 May 2009 26,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside fron tyre sidewall cut but not showing cords

offside front tyre sidewall cut but not showing cords

Pass 27 May 2009 26,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside fron tyre sidewall cut but not showing cords

offside front tyre sidewall cut but not showing cords

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 FWL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

BJ06 FWL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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