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BL06 JMV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

107,018 mi
Last recorded107,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 JMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 107,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 107,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,585 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 105,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge plus cracks in that area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on outer edge plus cracks in that area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 101,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 101,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,302 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 100,302 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 87,536 miles

Front Exhaust support has snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Rear Heat shield is insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,466 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread plut tyre has slight of slight cracking detected

nearside rear tyre has an object stuck in tread detected

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread detected

Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,455 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge step tread detected

nearside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge step tread plut tyre has slight of slight cracking detected

nearside rear tyre has an object stuck in tread detected

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread detected

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,770 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting away from housing

Fail 6 Jun 2017 78,762 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position unable to open (8.4.1)

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

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

ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (MOT FAIL)

both rear trailing arm bushes splitting away from housing

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

front tyres wearing edges both 2055516

Fail 21 May 2016 76,862 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion

front tyres wearing edges both 2055516

Pass 23 May 2015 74,381 miles

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

near side mirror glass broke

Fail 23 May 2015 74,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

near side mirror glass broke

nail in off side rear tyre inner side wall 205/55r16

Pass 23 May 2014 71,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,632 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,089 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 61,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,358 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,472 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

both rear tyres cracking and n/s/r tyre worn on edge 205 55r16

Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,392 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 JMV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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