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BJ56 XXO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,234 mi
Last recorded143,234 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 143,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cantre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cantre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 137,268 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 137,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 125,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,803 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 91,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 46,879 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,863 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 29,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,849 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside outer sill damaged

power steering fluid level low

Fail 12 Sep 2015 29,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside outer sill damaged

power steering fluid level low

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,196 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 26,196 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,139 miles

nail in both rear tyres

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 XXO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

BJ56 XXO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is BJ56 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 XXO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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