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BN06 GMU

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,109 mi
Last recorded105,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 GMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 105,109 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,295 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,181 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,621 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,667 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge and cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2020 85,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge and cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2019 83,440 miles

rear tyres worn smooth on the inside edge

slight exhaust blow on centre flange

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 80,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread/sidewall (tyre flat) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and sidewall and uneven wear on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread/sidewall (tyre flat) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and sidewall and uneven wear on inner edge of tread

Fail 24 Nov 2017 74,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread/sidewall (tyre flat) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and sidewall and uneven wear on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread/sidewall (tyre flat) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and sidewall and uneven wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 64,994 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,605 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,682 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,466 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,483 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,483 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,322 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 GMU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN06 GMU, 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 BN06 GMU registered?

BN06 GMU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BN06 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 GMU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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