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BJ06 TOU

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 TOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,376 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 67,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working stop lamp stops working when sidelights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,862 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 60,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 54,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,615 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 31 May 2019 44,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 40,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,394 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,168 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,616 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 22,614 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,346 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,116 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 TOU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

BJ06 TOU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 TOU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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