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BL55 XCJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,481 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 77,166 miles

suspension components corroded & front suspension pin & bushes worn

Pass 10 Jan 2023 76,381 miles

Central heatshield deteriorated

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Front slight damage to outer side wall of tyre

Offside Front tyre becoming worn and perished on edges

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,381 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central heatshield deteriorated

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Front slight damage to outer side wall of tyre

Offside Front tyre becoming worn and perished on edges

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 71,086 miles

Front coil springs becoming corroded

Offside Rear trailing arm bush becoming deteriorated

Rear coil springs becoming corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,788 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,373 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated and becoming weak

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated and becoming weak

Offside Rear trailing arm bush becoming deteriorated

boot struts weak

exhaust system corroded

slight corrosion to various suspension components

various slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,520 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,520 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,744 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 49,744 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,483 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face of disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 36,646 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 32,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,598 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,417 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,256 miles

n/s/f tyre deep cut side wall.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 23,256 miles

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

n/s/f tyre deep cut side wall.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,324 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,202 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 14,202 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL55 XCJ registered?

BL55 XCJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is BL55 XCJ safe to buy?

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