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BJ56 LWE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,646 mi
Last recorded9,646 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 9,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 9,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 9,230 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023
Pass 25 Aug 2022 8,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 8,101 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 7,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 7,193 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 6,553 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 6,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 6,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 5,013 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 4,535 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 4,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 3,507 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 3,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all indicator lamps fading

nearside rear brake noisy on application

Pass 24 Aug 2012 2,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 2,280 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 1,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 908 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 LWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

BJ56 LWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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