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BL55 TZE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,071 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s wing corroded not within 300 of prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,000 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,358 miles

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))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2019 79,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear sill areas corroded - not considered excessive

rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,812 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,684 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,168 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,931 miles

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

Front tyres warn on inner edges

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 51,931 miles

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

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

Front tyres warn on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,513 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 39,513 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,332 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,662 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 TZE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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