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DS06 BZO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,076 mi
Last recorded133,076 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 BZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface Corrosion wihtin 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface Corrosion wihtin 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 133,075 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhuast flexi worn

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front most exhaust hanger broken

Mddle exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface Corrosion wihtin 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface Corrosion wihtin 30cm of a suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Reverse lights not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Front brake pads low

NSF brake disc is worn and blue, showing signs of overheating

OSF brake disc is corroded, pitted and scored

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2018 112,632 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 112,631 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,404 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure & rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 23 Jun 2017 103,396 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light present on dash (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure & rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 18 Jun 2016 90,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 79,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,546 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 56,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,201 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracks to rear tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,188 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracks to rear tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,311 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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DS06 BZO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS06 BZO, 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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DS06 BZO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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