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BJ56 XFB

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,003 mi
Last recorded126,003 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 126,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension slightly corroded

offside wiper smeary

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 106,865 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 106,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,887 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated and in poor condition.

Front number plate damaged.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated and in poor condition.

Front number plate damaged.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,696 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,571 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,239 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,825 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 XFB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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