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BL55 AXV

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,516 mi
Last recorded86,516 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 AXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 86,516 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,044 miles

All wheels trimmed

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,205 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 62,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,445 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside alloys (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full adult seat belt inspection.

coolant level low in header tank.

offside mirror assembly damaged but secure.

oil leak possibly from cambox cover gasket.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

timing belt history??

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside and offside alloys (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full adult seat belt inspection.

coolant level low in header tank.

offside mirror assembly damaged but secure.

oil leak possibly from cambox cover gasket.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

timing belt history??

Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bondings splitting.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bondings splitting.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,077 miles

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

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

adv cambelt change.

front wipers juddery.

n/s/r tyre wall perished and tread low.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,077 miles

adv cambelt change.

front wipers juddery.

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished and tread low.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,451 miles

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

flat spot n/s/r alloy road rim.

front brake discs worn.

n/s/r tyre wall heavily perished.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,529 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipping.

front wipers smeary.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (205/55r1691v)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,025 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 24,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 24,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,651 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 19,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,847 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 18,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BL55 AXV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BL55 AXV, 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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BL55 AXV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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