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BN06 BTE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,510 mi
Last recorded72,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 BTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,510 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 72,510 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,155 miles

Offside Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 60,101 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing edge - sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,490 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,490 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Front Outer Walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 50,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,738 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Also Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Also Perished Outer Sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 44,735 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Also Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Also Perished Outer Sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,486 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Fail 14 Feb 2017 41,484 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Pass 16 Feb 2016 39,038 miles

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

REAR CHILD seat belt checked

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,193 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 33,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,446 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 21,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,595 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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BN06 BTE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN06 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN06 BTE registered?

BN06 BTE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is BN06 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 BTE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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