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BT55 DAT

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 DAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 81,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

both front tyre treads cracking

corrosion on off side rear inner wheel arch area

Pass 2 Oct 2020 79,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,040 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,702 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Main bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,277 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,053 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,053 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,405 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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BT55 DAT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT55 DAT, 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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What year was BT55 DAT registered?

BT55 DAT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is BT55 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 DAT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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