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BP55 DHM

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,449 mi
Last recorded84,449 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 DHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,801 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 83,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 83,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 82,730 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr tyre has cracking in between tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,920 miles

oil temp not done due to dip stick tube insucure

play in both front lower suspention arm inner rear bushes

slight leak of oil on off side front mc person strut

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,902 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,879 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front tyres and o/s rear tyre scrubbed and perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split

front brake balance + application slightly uneven

front brake pads wearing low + wear on discs, unable to check properly with wheels on

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit [205//55/16h]

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,734 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap damaged but sealing

o/s wiper split

unable to check brake linings properly with wheels on but suspect front wearing thin?

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,961 miles

fuel cap broken but sealing properly

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower on inner edge of tread outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16h]

objects in both rear tyres

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,433 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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BP55 DHM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BP55 DHM, 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 BP55 DHM registered?

BP55 DHM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is BP55 DHM safe to buy?

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