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BL55 XBW

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,483 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre structure cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,712 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,622 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,552 miles

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

brake pad linings getting low 65-70% worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,094 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 XBW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

BL55 XBW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is BL55 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL55 XBW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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