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BT06 JLX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 JLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion present

Fail 27 Sep 2023 105,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion present

Pass 28 Sep 2022 99,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 99,718 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively lipped and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition inboard side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,877 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear slight under body corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2021 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,254 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,654 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 82,654 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,054 miles

both outer sill edges starting to rust

exhaust rusty

signs of underbody corosion

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both outer sill edges starting to rust

exhaust rusty

signs of underbody corosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,833 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills edges starting to rust

exhaust rusty

some signs of underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,833 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills edges starting to rust

exhaust rusty

some signs of underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 36,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,480 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 26,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,476 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 JLX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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