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BV55 YTL

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,586 mi
Last recorded124,586 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,586 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 124,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,735 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 114,728 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 114,651 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,714 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 109,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,372 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 94,366 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,074 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,895 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,569 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,532 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

front wishbone bushes splitting

rear bushes splitting

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,821 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,450 miles

n/s/r tyre cut down to cords

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,989 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 YTL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL registered?

BV55 YTL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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