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BL55 WEA

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,451 mi
Last recorded139,451 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 139,451 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 135,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL four wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 129,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

car has lowered suspension

under side of car corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 121,394 miles

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

Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately X2 Rear Coil Springs (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,277 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,263 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 99,791 miles

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2014 99,761 miles

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

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,280 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,280 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,019 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 90,019 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,148 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 85,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge to 0mm 225/40R18Y92

Offside front tyre valve stem rubber split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,870 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,563 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,228 miles

front side lights blue

offside front tyre worn very close to limit especially on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 68,084 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 WEA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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