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BX06 FPN

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,055 mi
Last recorded152,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 FPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2026 152,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carriers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 144,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2025 144,850 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 134,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 121,578 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 121,578 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,806 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 115,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,311 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 103,311 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 96,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,497 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,415 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,693 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,235 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,111 miles

ns front arm back bush slightly adrift not causing excessive movement

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,713 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,783 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 20,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BX06 FPN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BX06 FPN, 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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BX06 FPN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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