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BP55 LLW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,874 mi
Last recorded124,874 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 124,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust louder than normal

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,526 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 109,131 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel low

Fail 27 Jan 2017 109,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket corroded

fuel low

heat shield inscure

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,855 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,892 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 97,686 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,686 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,774 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,917 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,618 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 52,618 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished slightley

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 LLW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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