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BL55 UAY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,921 mi
Last recorded79,921 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,921 miles

Offside Front brake flexible not in clip

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake flexible ferrules slightly corroded

front no plate slightly detetriorated

n/s no plate lamp slightly deteriorated

rear indicators slightly white

suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 79,921 miles

Offside Front brake flexible not in clip

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake flexible ferrules slightly corroded

front no plate slightly detetriorated

n/s no plate lamp slightly deteriorated

rear indicators slightly white

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,156 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

indicators slightly white

nail in o/s/r tyre

no plate lamps slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,611 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

indicator colour slightly deteriorated

n/ plate lamp slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 65,420 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,645 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded in inside

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

no plate lamps slightly deteriorated

p/s pipes slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly white

Fail 8 Jan 2016 59,643 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded in inside

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked

no plate lamps slightly deteriorated

p/s pipes slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly white

rear tyre valves cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,647 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre valve poor

p/steering pipes slightly corroded

rattle from inside rear exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,647 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre valve poor

p/steering pipes slightly corroded

rattle from inside rear exhaust

Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,419 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

heatshields insecure

other springs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn

front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

heatshields insecure

other springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,860 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight wear in suspension bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2012 38,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight wear in suspension bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,730 miles

internal rattle from rear exhaust

o/s/r tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,832 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 7 Jan 2010 21,955 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre sidwalls cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2010 21,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and o/s/r tyre sidwalls cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 15,800 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UAY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UAY, 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 UAY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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