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BL06 OKJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 113,230 miles

Lower outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 113,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,293 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,187 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 81,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,191 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,180 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,308 miles

Marks of oil leak under engine body

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside brake pads wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre tread depth worn to a minimum of 2.9 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,820 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,334 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 64,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,385 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,008 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 55,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,492 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cracks in side wall of tyre (no cords showing)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks in side wall of tyre (no cords showing)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,670 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Apr 2011 40,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres worn

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,824 miles

all tyres worn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,918 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,935 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 27,929 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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 OKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BL06 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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