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BJ56 XYZ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,002 mi
Last recorded150,002 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,002 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

anti roll links slight play front and rear

Fail 6 Apr 2021 150,002 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

anti roll links slight play front and rear

Pass 29 Jun 2019 140,115 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2018 133,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 133,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,799 miles

offside nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 127,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,597 miles

signs of fluid leakage at n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 10 Nov 2016 119,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust heatshield insecure

signs of fluid leakage at n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 8 Nov 2016 119,537 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 112,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sidewall curb damaged

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 107,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 75,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 75,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XYZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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