CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL55 BBZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,078 mi
Last recorded105,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,078 miles

Both headlights slightly insecure

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

Front bumper slightly insecure and not correctly positioned.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2022 105,078 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both headlights slightly insecure

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

Front bumper slightly insecure and not correctly positioned.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 102,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,907 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,266 miles

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,751 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 88,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,994 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,420 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 76,419 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Possible oil leak from O/S drive shaft oil seal

Pass 19 Dec 2012 71,292 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 71,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

O/S/F tyre worn almost to core on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,906 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,758 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,592 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL55 BBZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL55 BBZ?

You can check the full history of BL55 BBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL55 BBZ registered?

BL55 BBZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is BL55 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 BBZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL55 BBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL55 BBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.