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BL55 TDU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,073 miles

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,260 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,419 miles

both rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,090 miles

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2010 78,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,893 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,420 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 TDU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

BL55 TDU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is BL55 TDU safe to buy?

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