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BT55 VUL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,919 mi
Last recorded98,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 VUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,919 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,037 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,466 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 86,466 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,019 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 80,019 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,323 miles

condensation in offside headelamp .

front brake discs inner edge poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,736 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,964 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 VUL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

BT55 VUL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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The MOT history for BT55 VUL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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