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BD55 FBF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,379 mi
Last recorded159,379 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,379 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing panel coming away at the bottom but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded along bottom edge but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just behind the off side front wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2023 159,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose front wing panel coming away at the bottom but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded along bottom edge but still secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced just behind the off side front wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2022 155,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Jul 2022 155,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 2 Jul 2021 147,710 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 147,704 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 141,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 134,584 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 134,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 126,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,702 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 100,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,548 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 92,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

205/55/16 tyre size

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

air induction pipe insecure rubbing through oil filter housing

Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,660 miles

tailgate not opening from outside

Fail 7 Jan 2013 86,660 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 79,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BD55 FBF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD55 FBF, 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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BD55 FBF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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