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BK06 RKJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,525 mi
Last recorded131,525 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 131,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play At limit of advisory. Replacement is strongly recommended. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint. At limit of advisory. Replacement is strongly recommended. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play At limit of advisory. Replacement is strongly recommended. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 119,805 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 119,805 miles

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,539 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 110,539 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 104,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,066 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 89,066 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded. heavilly worn and defacing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing and worn inner edge. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, lipped and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing and 5 years old

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,951 miles

Plastic engine covers & sill covers present at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic engine covers & sill covers present at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,248 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,473 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 75,218 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 69,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSR tyre wearing on inner shoulder

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,413 miles

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,121 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 44,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BK06 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BK06 RKJ, 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 BK06 RKJ registered?

BK06 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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