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BL55 XDW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XDW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced beam image effected by water (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded slightly loose

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,167 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 87,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear section of exhaust corroded and centre heat shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,279 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt catch twisted on web

front discs rusty inner face

o/s/f inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

slight leak pipe going into rear exhaust box also tail pipe corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2017 82,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear seatbelt catch twisted on web

front discs rusty inner face

o/s/f inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

slight leak pipe going into rear exhaust box also tail pipe corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,960 miles

FRONT TYRES 10 PSI?

N/S/R TYRE LOW AIR(WORN ON EDGES)

O/S/R SEATBELT CATCH TWISTED ON WEB

Fail 27 Jan 2016 81,957 miles

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

FRONT TYRES 10 PSI?

N/S/R TYRE LOW AIR(WORN ON EDGES)

O/S/R SEATBELT CATCH TWISTED ON WEB

Pass 28 Jan 2015 81,626 miles

o/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,626 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r seatbelt catch twisted on web

Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2010 57,552 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 57,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 38,011 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 38,011 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XDW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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