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BL55 TSO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,723 mi
Last recorded87,723 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 87,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 87,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 77,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 70,642 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,933 miles

sub frames and suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sub frames and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 61,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 61,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,373 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 53,626 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake lever release knob button damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2019 48,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,658 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 37,751 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 37,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 32,972 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 26,695 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 24,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2014 24,391 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2013 23,512 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 21,809 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 21,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,163 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,019 miles

minor damage to n/s/r bumper ok at time of test

minor damage to n/s/r sill ok at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2009 17,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

minor damage to n/s/r bumper ok at time of test

minor damage to n/s/r sill ok at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,785 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 TSO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

BL55 TSO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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