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BL06 XTB

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,140 mi
Last recorded135,140 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 XTB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 135,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 135,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 124,703 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,218 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 111,218 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder scrubbed bald to cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,312 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 99,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 84,256 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 59,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,739 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 52,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,208 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,494 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 XTB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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