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BT06 ZXL

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,303 mi
Last recorded249,303 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 249,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 249,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 246,750 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 246,750 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 244,205 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 244,205 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 232,040 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 206,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 179,273 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 179,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 148,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 113,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,280 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,678 miles

both rear brake discs worn/lipped.

n/s mirror cover cracked.

o/s/r wheel rim dent on outside but not efffecting sealing arrangement.

variousw small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 66,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs worn/lipped.

n/s mirror cover cracked.

o/s/r wheel rim dent on outside but not efffecting sealing arrangement.

variousw small stone chips in windscreen.

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 ZXL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

BT06 ZXL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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