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BV55 SZW

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,804 mi
Last recorded113,804 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 SZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,943 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 105,943 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 98,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,600 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,441 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 82,800 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,792 miles

oil leak

play in both front steering arms

unevne tread wear in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,784 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front discs worn

oil leak

play in both front steering arms

unevne tread wear in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,533 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 21 Sep 2012 61,533 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,341 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)

some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 39,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,259 miles

sidewalls of o/s/r tyre reished

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,257 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

sidewalls of o/s/r tyre reished

slight play in o/s seering arm and slight knocing noise detected from internals

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,145 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 SZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

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

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