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BL06 HWV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,807 mi
Last recorded174,807 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 HWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 174,807 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 166,151 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 165,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 154,848 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 147,606 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 122,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,930 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 116,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are worn [inner face]

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs are worn [inner face]

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,591 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,356 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 55,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,393 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,503 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HWV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL06 HWV, 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 HWV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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