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BJ06 THX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 THX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield is insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield is insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone rear bushes are in very poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,019 miles

205/55r16

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to wearbars

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,683 miles

205/55r16

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,683 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

205/55r16

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished,minor cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre minor cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished,minor cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,099 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,471 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 212,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 20,494 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 THX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 THX, 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 THX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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