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BL55 HYC

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,875 mi
Last recorded72,875 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 HYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,875 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 72,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 69,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,920 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 66,968 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 61,434 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,852 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,567 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
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BL55 HYC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYC, 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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What year was BL55 HYC registered?

BL55 HYC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2006.

Is BL55 HYC safe to buy?

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