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BJ06 LHL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,167 mi
Last recorded155,167 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 LHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2024 155,167 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,302 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 152,678 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 152,678 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,831 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion at OSR outer sill/inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil residue. (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes are worn but not severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are bald on the inner edge and will cut to cords. (205/55 R16 94W XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 133,104 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 120,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 109,617 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 109,616 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 100,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 100,156 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 92,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 80,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 71,288 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 64,352 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 54,542 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 45,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil on min mark

Pass 30 May 2009 37,563 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,751 miles

slight play in drivers seat

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 LHL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

BJ06 LHL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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