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BL06 JBU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,508 mi
Last recorded138,508 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 JBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 133,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf amd osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 127,771 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 120,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 107,459 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,952 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,672 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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BL06 JBU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BL06 JBU, 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 BL06 JBU registered?

BL06 JBU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is BL06 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL06 JBU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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