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BT06 VVL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

151,967 mi
Last recorded151,967 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 VVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 151,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 151,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 146,098 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 146,098 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,810 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 138,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 128,702 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 128,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 120,084 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 120,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,255 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 111,255 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,638 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 106,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,085 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,365 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,365 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 100,877 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 91,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,053 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,812 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 65,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,371 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 32,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonet releas falty but got open and shuts ok

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonet releas falty but got open and shuts ok

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 VVL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

BT06 VVL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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