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BV55 SWF

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 SWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake 16%

Fail 13 Mar 2025 90,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust on chassis +under sills +inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake 16%

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (on inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (wing corroded but not likely to cause injury)

Fail 7 Dec 2023 87,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (on inside) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front (wing corroded but not likely to cause injury)

Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight misted up

both number plates poor

Fail 28 Nov 2022 81,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight misted up

both number plates poor

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,948 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHT DETERIATED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE IS A WINTER TYPE

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,655 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted advise removal and further checks made for corrosion.

underbody corrosion present

Fail 17 Dec 2020 71,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted advise removal and further checks made for corrosion.

underbody corrosion present

Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,471 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,839 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 4 Jan 2013 40,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,698 miles

front brake pads required in near future

front tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,263 miles

engine management light on ////

Pass 13 Jan 2010 21,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 16,608 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,608 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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BV55 SWF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BV55 SWF, 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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BV55 SWF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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