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BL55 NSY

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 NSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,795 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

offside and nearside rear coil spring corrded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate lamp glass slightly faded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 133,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

offside and nearside rear coil spring corrded

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear number plate cracked

rear number plate lamp glass slightly faded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 129,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front flexy exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,835 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front and offside rear tyre low tread

surface corrision on front and rear floor and on suspension mount

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front and offside rear tyre low tread

surface corrision on front and rear floor and on suspension mount

Pass 16 May 2012 77,998 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 77,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,606 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2009 55,332 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,702 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear 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 NSY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

BL55 NSY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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