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BL06 BDE

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 BDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 76,778 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,149 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess LOWER (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 76,146 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess LOWER (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,456 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,453 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,737 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE WATER IN THEM

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,756 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,755 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,855 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,207 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 63,207 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,227 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2011 55,064 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 55,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,969 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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BL06 BDE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BL06 BDE, 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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BL06 BDE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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