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BJ56 DXA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,606 mi
Last recorded113,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 DXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S N/S ()

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 110,072 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 107,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under the car

Fail 13 Jan 2021 104,245 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust under the car

Fail 10 Jan 2021 104,229 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side (4.3.3 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,502 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 86,502 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,089 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 57,791 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,292 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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BJ56 DXA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ56 DXA, 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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BJ56 DXA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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