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BT55 XDS

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,030 mi
Last recorded150,030 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,030 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 150,030 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,843 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 138,842 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 125,304 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 29 Mar 2016 125,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2015 108,362 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,362 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,632 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,235 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

inner surfaces of front discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,235 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres low on inner edges

inner surfaces of front discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,567 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 69,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,826 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,820 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 39,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 XDS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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