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BT06 VOU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,180 mi
Last recorded159,180 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 159,180 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 159,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 22 May 2019 149,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 134,807 miles

Nearside Front rust hole in wing

boot full at time of test

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2017 134,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front rust hole in wing

boot full at time of test

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 130,660 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Fail 26 Apr 2016 130,659 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,985 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 126,983 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 131,249 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exaust corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 131,247 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 126,645 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,421 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,113 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 117,123 miles

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

slight deterioration in exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,421 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 60,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,315 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 VOU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VOU, 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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What year was BT06 VOU registered?

BT06 VOU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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