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BL55 XEH

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,724 mi
Last recorded149,724 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 149,724 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 149,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both rear drop link pins worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose and could fall off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected coil spring (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,585 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 31 Jul 2018 137,586 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 137,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine managment light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 131,174 miles

BOOT LID IS DAMAGED

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 131,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

BOOT LID IS DAMAGED

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded FRONTS AND REARS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 117,551 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 117,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 106,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 106,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,353 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,173 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,518 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 XEH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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