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BJ56 DXL

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,748 mi
Last recorded109,748 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 DXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,748 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 109,748 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,311 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 107,311 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 93,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,501 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2010 76,501 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc worn

Nearside front brake has slight fluctuation on brake test

Offside front brake disc corroded and worn

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,778 miles

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

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 DXL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ56 DXL, 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 BJ56 DXL registered?

BJ56 DXL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is BJ56 DXL safe to buy?

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