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BJ56 XVC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,906 mi
Last recorded93,906 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 93,906 miles

Filthy interior vehicle presented

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 93,906 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure and nearside rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Filthy interior vehicle presented

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 81,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 80,750 miles

slight low effort o/s/r parking brake

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 77,792 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,816 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,719 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 58,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,497 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 49,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,785 miles

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

headlight internal adjuster reset to recheck headlight aims

Pass 15 Nov 2014 40,457 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Fail 15 Nov 2014 40,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads starting to wear low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,759 miles

long handbrake travel

rear tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,279 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight cracking on sidewalls of all four tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,983 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 18,983 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,011 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 XVC 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 80%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

BJ56 XVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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