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BJ55 VBK

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,526 mi
Last recorded74,526 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear subframe corroded and all connecting components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,399 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 67,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm advice replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

part checked rear seat belts rear seats folded down

Fail 8 Oct 2020 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm advice replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

part checked rear seat belts rear seats folded down

Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 61,142 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 48,595 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,565 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,479 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,320 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,185 miles

Offside Front 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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BJ55 VBK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ55 VBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ55 VBK registered?

BJ55 VBK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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