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BT55 XFU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 120,149 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 120,136 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 118,263 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions underinflated (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,054 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2014 97,282 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 88,013 miles

o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes deteriorating.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 88,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

1x rear exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes deteriorating.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 78,414 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 78,404 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 6 Dec 2011 62,698 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,956 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 46,956 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)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

rear indicators starting to discolour.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,586 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 29,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,655 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 12,646 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)

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 XFU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

BT55 XFU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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