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BP55 DOJ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,029 mi
Last recorded163,029 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 163,029 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 162,971 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 159,668 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 159,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 143,189 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 143,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 132,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 132,108 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,659 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 110,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,432 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 96,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 88,136 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,136 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

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 DOJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BP55 DOJ, 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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BP55 DOJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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