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BT06 GDJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 124,365 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 122,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,552 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 121,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,213 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,934 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 109,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 95,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

eml light on

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,157 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 89,157 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,381 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2012 77,339 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,122 miles

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

rear brake pdas worn to limit

Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,122 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear brake pdas worn to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,229 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 GDJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BT06 GDJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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