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BT06 GFU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,537 miles

FRONT WIPER CLEARING NOT TESTED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES JUSTIN MOT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP OUT

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

STATER MOTOR BENDIX STICKING?

Fail 18 Jul 2020 147,537 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT WIPER CLEARING NOT TESTED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES JUSTIN MOT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP OUT

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

STATER MOTOR BENDIX STICKING?

Pass 17 Jul 2019 143,291 miles

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Front gear box oil stain/leak driveshaft seal?

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 143,266 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt reciever (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light out

Nearside Front gear box oil stain/leak driveshaft seal?

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 136,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,681 miles

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Front turbo pipe split

Front washes just in limits

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Fail 23 Mar 2017 130,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Front turbo pipe split

Front washes just in limits

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 122,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,474 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 108,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 99,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 99,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,328 miles

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,251 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 GFU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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