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BL55 OMV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,099 mi
Last recorded121,099 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect right on the limit (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fixing loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,165 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,995 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner and outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,921 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,533 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,190 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 42,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,255 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,167 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 OMV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

BL55 OMV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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