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BP55 SPU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 131,009 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded lower edge

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

Offside Front wing corroded lower edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,995 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 124,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 114,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,632 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,346 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,514 miles

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 21 Mar 2012 52,385 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,383 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SPU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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