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BL55 HPF

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 132,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both outer wings corroded slightly

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded slightly (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle underside getting dry

Pass 22 Aug 2025 132,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sills and wing poor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 129,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,720 miles

Front wings poor

rear end dry

Pass 19 Oct 2022 122,990 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 120,477 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,623 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,194 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,075 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 93,075 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 85,062 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,571 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 74,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,258 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 52,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 52,503 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,586 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HPF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HPF, 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 HPF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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