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BL55 HVT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,771 mi
Last recorded108,771 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 108,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 103,910 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,910 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,661 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 92,647 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak from turbo drain pipe

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,881 miles

front brake pads appear low re comend wheels off inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,565 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 58,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,648 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HVT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVT, 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

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What year was BL55 HVT registered?

BL55 HVT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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