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BV55 UXR

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,951 mi
Last recorded115,951 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 115,951 miles

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

heat shield is slightly loose

Pass 18 Dec 2024 110,143 miles

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Rear rear tyres have slight cracks

Fail 18 Dec 2024 110,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Rear rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 30 Dec 2023 105,116 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO VARIOUS SUROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 96,221 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 96,221 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,727 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,541 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,458 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 36,607 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,221 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 23,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 23,870 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 UXR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

BV55 UXR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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