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BD55 VRL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,845 mi
Last recorded151,845 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 151,845 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front indicator bulbs and nearside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

both rear brake discs starting to wear

front number plate cracked/ starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs, rear shock absorbers, rear subframe, rear antiroll bar, inner sill panels and front wing panels starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads wearing low

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,623 miles

both front indicator bulbs and nearside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

front number plate cracked/ starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs, rear shock absorbers, rear subframe, rear antiroll bar and inner sill panels starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge/ nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,943 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both rear brake discs starting to wear

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs, rear shock absorbers, rear subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,173 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

both rear brake discs starting to wear/ check rear inner brake pads

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2020 134,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

both rear brake discs starting to wear/ check rear inner brake pads

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2019 124,592 miles

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

check front inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2018 116,335 miles

both front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm and inner edges wearing

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2017 108,632 miles

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 May 2017 108,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge worn low

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 May 2016 96,676 miles

both front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

check rear inner brake pads

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge wearing

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Fail 20 May 2016 96,676 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

check rear inner brake pads

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge wearing

rear exhaust mounting bracket rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 19 May 2015 85,006 miles

both front and offside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate cracked

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

rear exhaust mounting brackets rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 21 May 2014 73,949 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

rear suspension stabiliser arms bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2013 62,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2013 62,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 52,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 40,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,227 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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BD55 VRL 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 78.9%.

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 BD55 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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