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BJ56 DYB

2006 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,718 mi
Last recorded125,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 DYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,718 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undercovers fitted restricting testers view

Fail 20 Jul 2019 125,717 miles

Emissions not tested aborted due to excessive dark smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undercovers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,451 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 105,511 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear hand brake lever on calliper does not return to its rest position but does not affect the operation of the park brake

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

eml light on

exhaust rear box in very poor condition and corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,511 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour prs done kd replace bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear hand brake lever on calliper does not return to its rest position but does not affect the operation of the park brake

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour prs done kd replace bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

eml light on

exhaust rear box in very poor condition and corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,168 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres wearing inner edges,starting to mis-shape

engine management light on

exhaust centre section outer skin in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2016 101,168 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights come on with sidelights (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear tyres wearing inner edges,starting to mis-shape

engine management light on

exhaust centre section outer skin in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,112 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes wearing

MIL On

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,858 miles

205/55 x 16 Nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

No 4 fuel injector base seal blowing

Rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,105 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,103 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,168 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,885 miles

Front brake discs have wear

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

Slight body damage offside front

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,885 miles

Front brake discs have wear

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

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

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

Slight body damage offside front

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,935 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,466 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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 DYB is a 2006 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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