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BT56 JRU

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,297 mi
Last recorded124,297 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 JRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,483 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bonnet difficult to open

Fail 12 Aug 2021 114,481 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front bonnet difficult to open

Pass 15 Jul 2020
Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,984 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges , tread not cut as deep

offside rear quarter damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2019 99,978 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges , tread not cut as deep

offside rear quarter damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2017 91,123 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 91,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 80,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 80,908 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 71,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,795 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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)

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

Front Unable to open bonnet

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2014 59,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,036 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 49,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

coolant level low on min

nearside mirror cover and housing damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers side rear tyre is cracking on side wall

passenger side rear tyre is cracking on side wall

Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,503 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers side rear tyre is cracking on side wall

passenger side rear tyre is cracking on side wall

Fail 25 Nov 2011 27,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyre walls starting to perrish & crack

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

all four tyre walls starting to perrish & crack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 5,248 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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BT56 JRU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BT56 JRU, 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 BT56 JRU registered?

BT56 JRU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BT56 JRU safe to buy?

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