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BL55 NTE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 NTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,907 miles

very bad corrosion to vehicle structure, sub-frames and suspension components

Fail 28 Jul 2025 84,886 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills with in 30cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills with in 30cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm almost to cord and under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

very bad corrosion to vehicle structure, sub-frames and suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,141 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 83,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal with discs worn and thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch lining missing

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 74,976 miles

Brake performance not tested due to damaged tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,232 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,897 miles

bonnet hard to open

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,371 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 63,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield not secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre is slightly mishaped

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,536 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valve stems damaged (4.1.D.1e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valve stems damaged (4.1.D.1e)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,360 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,745 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,709 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 35,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 26,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,665 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 20,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,622 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,854 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 NTE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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