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BP55 URE

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 115,396 miles

Front EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY BUT EXHAUST IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED.

HAND BAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 115,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED AWAY BUT EXHAUST IS STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED.

HAND BAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 110,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face and offside front inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,460 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure both rear links broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 100,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 94,633 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,234 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 81,233 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

front pads 3mm of wear left

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 61,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,960 miles

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

N/S/F tyre 2mm tread in centre

O/S/F tyre 3mm tread

O/S/R tyre 2mm tread on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,840 miles

Engine coolant level low

O/S/R tyre very slight cracking in tread pattern

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 URE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 URE, 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 URE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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