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BT06 VPX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,143 mi
Last recorded223,143 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 223,143 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 210,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 210,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 197,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leaks, covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 197,726 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (Boost pipe split, one possible cause) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leaks, covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 183,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 177,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 174,718 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 174,718 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 171,105 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear x box getting corroded, /osr4mm osf2mm nsr4mm nsf3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2015 166,916 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 157,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 149,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,437 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 128,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 100,629 miles

engine missfiring but gas tested o.k

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 VPX 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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