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2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 RSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 87,232 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,232 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 86,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 85,983 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit /worn on inner edge and cracking on outer edge

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,555 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 81,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 77,751 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,739 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 29 May 2013 68,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 61,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearisde front tyre cut outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 52,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,667 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,238 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 30,238 miles

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

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

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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BC53 RSS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC53 RSS, 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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What year was BC53 RSS registered?

BC53 RSS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BC53 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC53 RSS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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