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BT55 XGV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,775 mi
Last recorded150,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 150,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Fail 29 May 2019 150,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 150,729 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 139,481 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 135,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 128,100 miles

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2013 116,058 miles

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 116,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,193 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 95,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 157,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,563 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 99,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,826 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 80,826 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XGV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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