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BJ06 LJL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,237 mi
Last recorded75,237 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 75,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 72,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 72,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,243 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 69,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 63,605 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 May 2019 61,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,247 miles

front tyres low

Fail 8 Mar 2018 56,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres low

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,415 miles

both front, wishbone, rear bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,619 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorated resulting in slight movement.

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,039 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,341 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,219 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 21,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,619 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 LJL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

BJ06 LJL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is BJ06 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ06 LJL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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