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BT06 KAO

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,709 mi
Last recorded229,709 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 229,709 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 229,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 223,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2018 223,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 215,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 211,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2016 211,447 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 200,177 miles

Exhaust heat shield has fallen onto exhaust

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 189,230 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 189,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 172,409 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,281 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 138,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 13,867 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 120,420 miles

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

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)

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

cut o/s/r tyre just ok for test

Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,458 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cosmetics damged

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 KAO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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