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BJ56 EBC

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,964 mi
Last recorded154,964 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 EBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 130,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,365 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 114,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front door mirror cover damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,269 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 97,269 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,669 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,094 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 EBC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 EBC registered?

BJ56 EBC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is BJ56 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 EBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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