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BL55 HWH

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,333 mi
Last recorded117,333 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,265 miles

Front wheel tracking appears a long way out

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,111 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 93,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,715 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,040 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp level sensor broken

o/s/f wheel arch liner broken

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f headlamp level sensor broken

o/s/f wheel arch liner broken

Pass 20 Feb 2012 67,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,197 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,482 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 HWH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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