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BL06 URP

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,753 mi
Last recorded197,753 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 URP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 197,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 182,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

front reg cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2016 182,155 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

front reg cracked

Pass 18 May 2015 180,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 May 2015 180,949 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 169,293 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight damage to NS Sill

Pass 17 May 2013 159,101 miles

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

Minor oil leak

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

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

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

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

headlights adjusted for test

Pass 10 May 2012 146,416 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 121,792 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside wheel trim missing.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 121,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear nearside wheel trim missing.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 88,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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 URP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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