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BT55 JXM

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 JXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 115,905 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,299 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 110,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,217 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,450 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,217 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,210 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,178 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,369 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2012 84,364 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,127 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,544 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 57,380 miles

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

Undertray broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,380 miles

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

Undertray broken

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,571 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 JXM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT55 JXM, 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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BT55 JXM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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