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BT06 EMK

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 EMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 98,785 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 98,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.49 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.54 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,082 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 93,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 77,281 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,126 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,237 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,628 miles

eml showing

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,120 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,455 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 30,455 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 EMK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

BT06 EMK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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