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BV06 TJX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,532 mi
Last recorded124,532 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 TJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 124,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 124,532 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 119,481 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 119,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 114,918 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,607 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 107,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 107,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,135 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing pin/bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 98,970 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 98,970 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,324 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower outer radius arm bush has slight deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower outer radius arm bush has slight deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 83,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,028 miles

offside front tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2012 63,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 May 2012 63,731 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,313 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,239 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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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BV06 TJX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BV06 TJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV06 TJX registered?

BV06 TJX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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