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BT06 GXM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 GXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,886 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 141,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 136,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,728 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,267 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 121,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,854 miles

reart exhaute bracket broken

Fail 21 Oct 2013 69,854 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

reart exhaute bracket broken

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,796 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 56,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2011 44,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,737 miles

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)

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 GXM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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