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BP55 GYV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 GYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,137 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,736 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,965 miles

steering slightly heavy when not in motion on hardstanding

Fail 22 Feb 2012 64,965 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 64,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,689 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 54,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,372 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,269 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GYV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

BP55 GYV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BP55 GYV safe to buy?

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