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BT06 MHJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,970 mi
Last recorded198,970 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 MHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 198,970 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside plastic covers on sill

Offside plastic covers on sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear damage to rear bumper

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips in windscreen in front of driver but low down (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 186,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 186,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 183,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 177,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shied adrift

water low

Fail 30 Nov 2015 177,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shied adrift

water low

Pass 11 Nov 2014 162,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brake pads low and discs worn advise replace together

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2014 162,300 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

coolant low

engine oil low

exhaust heat sheild is damaged and insecure

front brake pads low and discs worn advise replace together

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 131,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 131,400 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 12 Nov 2012 100,648 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine oil low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

childs seat fitted n/s/r

engine oil very low

front inner brake pads waering thin

fuel tank heat sheild is insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat n/s/r

engine oil low

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,297 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,045 miles

Engine undershield fitted, Unable to carry out full, under engine inspection

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Engine undershield fitted, Unable to carry out full, under engine inspection

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 MHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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