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BP55 LHL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,093 mi
Last recorded221,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 LHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 221,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS REPLACING VERY SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 217,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No Reverse Lamps.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 217,136 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No Reverse Lamps.

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 210,674 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 209,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 207,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noisey

slight engine smoke noted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 207,155 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noisey

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight engine smoke noted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 200,209 miles

Centre Exhaust system corroded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Headlight adjusters used to recheck headlight aim

Pass 30 Jan 2015 190,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 185,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rack gaitor twisted

Fail 7 Mar 2014 185,257 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rack gaitor twisted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 170,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Mar 2013 170,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 147,850 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

offside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 119,877 miles

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

offside front brake disc scored

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,203 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 LHL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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