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BT06 BYH

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,087 mi
Last recorded155,087 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 BYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 155,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 155,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 146,014 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 146,014 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,221 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

heat shield insecure

n/s/f inner tyre inner edge bold

Fail 24 Jun 2017 131,220 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

heat shield insecure

n/s/f inner tyre inner edge bold

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,730 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,679 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,515 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,842 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,295 miles

front dics wear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,445 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,911 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 37,864 miles

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

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

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 BYH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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