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BJ06 TLU

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,022 mi
Last recorded152,022 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 TLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 152,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced stabilizer corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear mid and rear exhaust heat shields detached

Pass 10 Jun 2019 129,467 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2019 129,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,289 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 93,347 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 74,107 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 74,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 64,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,240 miles

n/s/r tyre low outer edge and flat spots

o/s/r tyre very low inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 49,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,500 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 TLU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

BJ06 TLU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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