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BL55 TTV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,852 mi
Last recorded118,852 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,852 miles

covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 118,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,995 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,993 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,353 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,360 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 70,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,881 miles

both front tyres 2/3m

n/s/r tyre 1.6/2m

o/s/r tyre 2/3m

Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres 2/3m

n/s/r tyre 1.6/2m

o/s/r tyre 2/3m

Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,758 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 55,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,632 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TTV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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