BP55 FDU

2006 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2006
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 23 October 2017
Last recorded mileage
43,262 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Ford has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 43,262 miles. The 'Not valid' MOT status and 'Untaxed' tax status require immediate verification.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 9,546 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.

Things to check

  • Recurring headlamp failures (2014, 2015, 2016) suggest a persistent electrical or mechanical issue.
  • Emissions failures in 2015 and 2016 indicate potential engine or exhaust system wear.
  • The 2006 Ford has a 20-year history, meaning significant accumulated wear and tear is expected.
  • The 'Not valid' MOT status and 'Untaxed' tax status require immediate verification and resolution.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 9,546 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.
  • No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
  • All MOT failures were immediately rectified, showing responsive owner maintenance.

Mileage history

Jan 2009: 43,262 mi PASSJan 2010: 50,985 mi PASSFeb 2011: 58,069 mi PASSFeb 2012: 67,814 mi PASSJun 2013: 78,255 mi PASSJul 2014: 85,799 mi FAILJul 2014: 85,799 mi PASSOct 2015: 91,473 mi FAILOct 2015: 91,473 mi PASSOct 2016: 103,290 mi FAILOct 2016: 103,290 mi PASS103k73k43kJan 2009Oct 2016

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2009 PASS 43,262 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 50,985 mi
USER ENTERED wipers smearing
USER ENTERED nearside rear bumper damaged
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn to limit
Feb 2011 PASS 58,069 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 67,814 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Jun 2013 PASS 78,255 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 FAIL 85,799 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2014 PASS 85,799 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2015 FAIL 91,473 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oct 2015 PASS 91,473 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 103,290 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Oct 2016 PASS 103,290 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP55 FDU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.