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BT06 VPU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,446 mi
Last recorded166,446 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 166,446 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer box outer skon corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 160,759 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 155,258 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 155,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,646 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 150,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 146,262 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,716 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,376 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,177 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 126,176 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 118,811 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,913 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 110,913 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,055 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,055 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,712 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 87,927 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 87,927 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,606 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 78,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,936 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,122 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,122 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,013 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 VPU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

BT06 VPU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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