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BT06 GCU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,849 mi
Last recorded168,849 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 168,849 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2018 168,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

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

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 162,657 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 155,313 miles

Nearside Front lower arch / sill corrosion

Offside Front lower arch / sill corrosion

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 155,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front lower arch / sill corrosion

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

Offside Front lower arch / sill corrosion

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 131,289 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 131,289 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 118,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all wipers slight smearing

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,524 miles

Nearside number plate lamp not working

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,347 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)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 53,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GCU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU registered?

BT06 GCU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is BT06 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 GCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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