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BT06 BJE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,969 mi
Last recorded134,969 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 BJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,969 miles

offside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Fail 17 Dec 2021 134,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Pass 18 Dec 2020 128,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 123,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,889 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,887 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,986 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 99,986 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,457 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,293 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 56,293 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 43,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,614 miles

front inner pads look low

offside rear tyre showing cracking and perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front inner pads look low

offside rear tyre showing cracking and perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,176 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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BT06 BJE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BT06 BJE, 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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BT06 BJE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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