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BT06 BJX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 BJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 117,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2023 114,986 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded exhaust shield insecure too

Fail 19 Sep 2023 114,575 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded exhaust shield insecure too

Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,218 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 104,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,993 miles

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

silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 93,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,677 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 78,164 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 78,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 65,322 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 65,322 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement near side front lower back (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement off side front lower back (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 55,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 55,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 55,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 48,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 48,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,135 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 36,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 36,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,037 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 73,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 73,875 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,206 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 BJX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 BT06 BJX, 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 BJX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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