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BT06 RTZ

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,122 mi
Last recorded167,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 167,122 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

nearside and offside sills corroded

only just met parking efficiency requirements

Fail 24 Jun 2020 167,122 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside sills corroded

only just met parking efficiency requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,130 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside Front and Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Deteriated Front-Rear. Hanging Brackets Broken Front

Exhaust Heat Shield By Fuel Tank Loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill Corroded Front-Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill Corroded Front-Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension/Coil Springs/Subframe Corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 155,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside Front and Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Deteriated Front-Rear. Hanging Brackets Broken Front

Exhaust Heat Shield By Fuel Tank Loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill Corroded Front-Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer Sill Corroded Front-Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension/Coil Springs/Subframe Corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 142,877 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2018 142,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 132,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 121,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 121,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2014 95,317 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 83,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,087 miles

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

undertrays broken

Fail 13 Jun 2012 71,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

undertrays broken

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,889 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre low on tread

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 RTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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