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BT06 VYJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,601 mi
Last recorded61,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 VYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,601 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 58,961 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,573 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment to tight causing rear wheels to slightly bind (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack + pump (2.1.5 (a))

front wishbones rear bushes seperating

rear brake imbalance/distortion,o/s handbrake poor

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,761 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack + pump (2.1.5 (a))

front wishbones rear bushes seperating

rear brake imbalance/distortion,o/s handbrake poor

Pass 3 Jul 2018 49,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wishbones rear bushes wear/seperating

n/s/r indicator faded

oil leak pump/rack areas

rear subframe/suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,012 miles

front tyres wear

n/s/r indicator faded

rear brake efforts distortion

steering fluid minimum level,seepage o/s rack

Pass 2 Jul 2016 39,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,894 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,039 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 VYJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

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

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