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BL06 VSE

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,850 mi
Last recorded154,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2018 154,850 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 139,535 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 139,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,334 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 103,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,802 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,617 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,719 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 6,784 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 VSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSE, 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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What year was BL06 VSE registered?

BL06 VSE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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