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BL55 TZW

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 TZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 148,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 148,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,494 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 127,730 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,068 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 117,650 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,113 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,504 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 105,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,807 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 93,807 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,195 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,032 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 46,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,755 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,906 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,906 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,474 miles

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

Offside Front 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 TZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red 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 TZW, 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 TZW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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