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BP55 RXK

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,847 mi
Last recorded175,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 RXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 175,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front wing in poor corroded condition behind wheel arch,at join with outer sill.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,877 miles

Both front wings corroded at bottom behind road wheels

Fail 8 Jan 2025 161,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wings corroded at bottom behind road wheels

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,905 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre heat shield loose

Fail 15 Jan 2024 147,905 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 113,139 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 113,139 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 97,002 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 97,002 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,462 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 74,476 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 53,991 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 31,845 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,255 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 30,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 28,166 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 25,851 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,228 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 23,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake discs slightly lipped

near side mirror surround damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,268 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front and off side rear tyres perished

front brake discs slightly lipped pads aprox 70/% worn

near side mirror surround damaged

power steering pump noisey

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 13 Jan 2011 17,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front and off side rear tyres perished

front brake discs slightly lipped pads aprox 70/% worn

near side mirror surround damaged

power steering pump noisey

wipers slightly smearing

power steering fluid empty

Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,476 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 RXK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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