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BU06 LHB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,722 mi
Last recorded110,722 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 LHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 110,722 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 110,722 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,127 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,392 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,697 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 98,697 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,155 miles

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

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

child seat fitted rear

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted rear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,137 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 83,137 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,148 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,303 miles

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

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

n/s/f cracked on wall

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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BU06 LHB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU06 LHB, 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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BU06 LHB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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