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BP55 RUO

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

114,012 mi
Last recorded114,012 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 RUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 114,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front wing starting to corrode offside & nearside

Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,885 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front wing starting to corrode offside & nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,636 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal in gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside all transverse arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 99,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal in gearbox slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside all transverse arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 97,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside wing mirror heads damaged but view of the road ok

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,298 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2019 95,297 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both front brake disc inner faces slightly corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,161 miles

Engine managment light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 93,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine managment light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,772 miles

slight noise n/s rear w/bearing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,761 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported reqs welding (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

slight noise n/s rear w/bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,517 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 74,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,874 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 64,873 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,041 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 58,040 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,362 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,973 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,547 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,264 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 RUO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red 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 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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