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BL55 SZU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,919 mi
Last recorded147,919 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 SZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 147,919 miles

back plate on n/s/r carroded

centuer exhaust box outer skin carroded

heat shild lose

Fail 26 Jan 2016 147,919 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back plate on n/s/r carroded

centuer exhaust box outer skin carroded

heat shild lose

Pass 8 Jan 2015 127,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 8 Jan 2015 127,690 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,932 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,007 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 47,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 39,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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 SZU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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