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BK06 RTO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,274 mi
Last recorded179,274 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 RTO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 179,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 174,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 174,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 168,736 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 168,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 153,341 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 153,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 146,817 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 2 May 2014 141,480 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 1 May 2014 141,480 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front number plate cracked

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 14 May 2013 133,524 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 133,519 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 123,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 116,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 109,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 106,144 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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BK06 RTO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK06 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

BK06 RTO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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