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BJ06 GBF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,501 mi
Last recorded122,501 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 GBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,501 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth low

offside and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bushes deteriorated

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside headlamp poorly secured

offside rear wheel rim bent

Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,499 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

nearside front tyre tread depth low

nearside rear indicator discoloured

offside and nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear inner bushes deteriorated

offside front shock absorber leaking

offside headlamp poorly secured

offside rear wheel rim bent

Pass 28 Dec 2016 112,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 112,398 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,896 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,789 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,877 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 71,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,911 miles

handbrake button missing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,012 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,990 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 GBF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ06 GBF, 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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BJ06 GBF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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