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BL06 XTU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 XTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,511 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,186 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 117,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,164 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 101,328 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,263 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner tyre tread

power steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jul 2016 93,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn inner tyre tread

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,035 miles

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

child seats fitted at rear

steering rack unit damp

Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted at rear

steering rack unit damp

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 67,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,498 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,979 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,047 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,728 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 XTU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

BL06 XTU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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