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BT06 EFP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 EFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 93,985 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2015 57,484 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 57,484 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 45,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,267 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 36,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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 EFP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EFP, 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 BT06 EFP registered?

BT06 EFP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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