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DE56 BJO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,400 mi
Last recorded129,400 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 129,400 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 129,369 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 129,332 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,391 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 127,943 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,809 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 117,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing brake fluid level cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm bush marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 102,462 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

exhaust heat shield loose

puncture repair to nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2014 102,462 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

exhaust heat shield loose

puncture repair to nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,895 miles

offside front drive shaft inner boot detriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 84,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated but no movement

rear tyres down to 2.0 mmto 2.5mm

Fail 19 Oct 2009 55,391 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated but no movement

rear tyres down to 2.0 mmto 2.5mm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,374 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s,front tyre has wear 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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DE56 BJO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE56 BJO, 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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DE56 BJO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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