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BJ56 EFS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,229 mi
Last recorded108,229 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,229 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,037 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking spill back pipe seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 95,853 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,804 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,804 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms perished.

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both sides (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,161 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,163 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,203 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 46,713 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,794 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 EFS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

BJ56 EFS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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