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BL06 ZLU

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 101,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,399 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 82,397 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 80,113 miles

unable to open bonnet

Pass 19 May 2018 79,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 76,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,661 miles

front bumper damaged

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Apr 2016 69,661 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front bumper damaged

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 19 May 2015 59,986 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 59,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,707 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and slightly out of shape.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bondings splitting.

o/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,707 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plattes deteriorating.

front wiper wear indicators yellow.

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and slightly out of shape.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bondings splitting.

o/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,949 miles

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

slight flat spots on all 4 alloy road rims.

tyre sealant and pump missing.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 46,949 miles

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

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

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

slight flat spots on all 4 alloy road rims.

tyre sealant and pump missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,635 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches but not coming to stop.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

o/s mirror housing damaged but secure.

slight flat spots nearside and offisde rear alloy road rims.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,635 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

excess handbrake travel @ 10 notches but not coming to stop.

front tyres wearing inner edges.

o/s mirror housing damaged but secure.

slight flat spots nearside and offisde rear alloy road rims.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,086 miles

rear wiper smeary.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,086 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper smeary.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front and rear wipers smeary.

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on edges.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and wearing on edges.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 25,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear wipers smeary.

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing on edges.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low and wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,090 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 ZLU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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