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BL06 XTA

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,508 mi
Last recorded131,508 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,929 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,915 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,730 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 99,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut on outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,408 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Oct 2017 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,937 miles

Offside Front o/s wiper blade worn

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,936 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front o/s wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 87,736 miles

bonnet lock worn -- difficult to open

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,319 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

o/sf tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,257 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,257 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,095 miles

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

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

n/sr tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/sr tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,725 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre wearing on outer treads

Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,567 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,567 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.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 XTA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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