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BL06 USM

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 60,875 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 51,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,328 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet lock/catch difficult to open /unlock

Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,720 miles

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

bonnet lock/catch difficult to unlock/open

Fail 8 Mar 2021 50,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

bonnet lock/catch difficult to unlock/open

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,434 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 50,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 44,288 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,203 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,672 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,122 miles

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

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)

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 USM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 USM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL06 USM registered?

BL06 USM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is BL06 USM safe to buy?

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