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BP55 LRF

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,951 mi
Last recorded138,951 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 LRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,951 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 138,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 129,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 116,263 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 100,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,427 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 89,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,601 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,412 miles

hand brake performance only just over limit.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,793 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,951 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Small fluctuation in front brakes found on roller brake test

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

Both rear tyres are starting to crack

Small fluctuation in front brakes found on roller brake test

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,717 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,764 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 57,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,648 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 28,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,197 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 19,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 LRF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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