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BT06 EJV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,944 mi
Last recorded130,944 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 EJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 130,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,721 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 123,721 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,433 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded through

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,433 miles

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

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

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

1 rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded through

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 105,983 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 105,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 94,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,374 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,541 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,147 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 22,209 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 EJV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJV, 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 EJV registered?

BT06 EJV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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