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BJ56 XUP

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,610 mi
Last recorded167,610 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 167,610 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 167,608 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 153,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 140,721 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secured in the closed position (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front wishbones - rear bushes have slight play and deterioration

Pass 6 Dec 2017 137,982 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,979 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres on 2mm and perished

rear silencer corroded to x/s

Fail 30 Sep 2016 133,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres on 2mm and perished

rear silencer corroded to x/s

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,065 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,799 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,095 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,095 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn & scored

Fail 5 Oct 2010 88,681 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn & scored

Fail 18 Sep 2009 75,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,693 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

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 XUP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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