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BT55 XFJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,304 mi
Last recorded121,304 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 121,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,614 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Rear under sills rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2022 113,582 miles

Rear under sills and subframe rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,211 miles

under sills and rear subframe rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,588 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,725 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 96,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,565 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 86,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,390 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,485 miles

slight play both front wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,518 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Number plate light covers slightly dirty

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,518 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres perrished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Number plate light covers slightly dirty

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear locking wheel nut faulty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,113 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 32,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,120 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010
Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,641 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 7,298 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 XFJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

BT55 XFJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BT55 XFJ safe to buy?

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