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BL55 HVD

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,853 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside & offside outer sills covered in under-seal.

under body corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 123,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,951 miles

advise bonet hard2 open week exust pipe corrision around back beam

advise front disks undersealed pipes

Fail 20 Jan 2021 117,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise bonet hard2 open week exust pipe corrision around back beam

advise front disks undersealed pipes

Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,895 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 105,201 miles

Front cv boots perished play wheel bearings

Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,201 miles

Front cv boots perished play wheel bearings

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,539 miles

advise week exust

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,173 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,183 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 80,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front position lamp(s) not working front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,387 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 66,524 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 66,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,802 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise o/s park brake efficiency lower

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,639 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,164 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,164 miles

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

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 HVD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BL55 HVD, 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 HVD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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