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BV55 SZJ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 SZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 122,012 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 119,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,346 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,302 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,285 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 84,285 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 79,735 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,950 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,950 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,331 miles

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

Front both tyres worn close to mark

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded rear corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust baffles & shields damaged & loose

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,756 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 38,359 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 38,359 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,811 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,562 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 SZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZJ, 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 BV55 SZJ registered?

BV55 SZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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