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BL06 OGM

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 OGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,116 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake back plates showing signs of deterioration

offside front tyre worn on inside edge,nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of heavy cracking on tread areas

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration [double skinned]

reversing lights not working

Fail 7 Sep 2020 99,114 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake back plates showing signs of deterioration

offside front tyre worn on inside edge,nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of heavy cracking on tread areas

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

rear exhaust silencer showing signs of deterioration [double skinned]

reversing lights not working

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,298 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,814 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,236 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,637 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,998 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,864 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 22,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OGM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OGM, 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 OGM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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