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BJ06 XGL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,384 mi
Last recorded111,384 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,384 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,368 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 107,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,416 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 90,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check n/s front headlight aim

wheels centre caps loose/rattling

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,911 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,720 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 60,268 miles

n/s o/s fronts and n/s rear centre caps loose/rattling when wheels turning

o/s front tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.4mm legal limit 1,6mm suggest change soon

rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears (W) fronts (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Fail 31 May 2012 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s o/s fronts and n/s rear centre caps loose/rattling when wheels turning

o/s front tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.4mm legal limit 1,6mm suggest change soon

rear tyres different speed rating to fronts eg rears (W) fronts (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,983 miles

n/s rear tyre nail in tread area and inflation low

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,507 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 32,384 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres side walls poor condition

brake discs worn

tyre size 205 55 16 v

wiper blades poor clearing

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,388 miles

all tyre outer walls worn but legal at time of test suggest change

Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,977 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 XGL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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