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BL06 JEJ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,246 mi
Last recorded95,246 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 JEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,246 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel arch has paint blister

alternator belt split

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,654 miles

both front brake discs lipped and corrodded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavly inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn heavly inner shoulder

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 89,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavly inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn heavly inner shoulder

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,951 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear hangers corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split and worn slightly

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,293 miles

front exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

front reg plate cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front exhaust hanger corroded and snapped

front reg plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,599 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 66,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under body heat sheild aboth rear silcener loose

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

under body heat sheild aboth rear silcener loose

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 49,721 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,675 miles

ADVICE rear plate backing starting to come away

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,567 miles

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

ADVICE rear number plate backing coming away slightly

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 JEJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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