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BJ56 UTY

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,115 mi
Last recorded138,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 138,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,057 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 130,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,252 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 83,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front steel rims damaged

both front tyres worn to legal limit at time of test

turbo pipe leaking under bonnet

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,929 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,447 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 UTY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

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

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