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BJ06 FYW

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 FYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 82,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 82,539 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 79,567 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,406 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,861 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 68,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 66,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,723 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,131 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,663 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre low on inner edge

near side rear tyre cracking

off side front slight brake bind

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2013 43,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

auxillery belt cracking

near side front tyre low on inner edge

near side rear tyre cracking

off side front slight brake bind

off side front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,301 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,040 miles

both front brake discs have slight pitting on inner faces

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,451 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FYW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ06 FYW registered?

BJ06 FYW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2006.

Is BJ06 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 FYW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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