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BL55 WGZ

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,897 mi
Last recorded149,897 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,703 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 119,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front shockabsorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Fail 16 Mar 2017 119,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front shockabsorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Pass 5 Apr 2016 112,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 112,260 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,244 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,503 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear bearing noisey

rear exhaust hanger rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,503 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear bearing noisey

rear exhaust hanger rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2014 96,454 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

engine managment light on

off side rear tyre at 2mm tread and starting to perish

slight noise on off side rear wheel bearing when spun by hand

Fail 22 Feb 2013 80,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,653 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 82,423 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 49,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,127 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 WGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGZ, 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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What year was BL55 WGZ registered?

BL55 WGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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