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BL55 XFH

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,342 mi
Last recorded160,342 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 160,342 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 159,361 miles

Offside c.v gaiter deterioration

Pass 13 Jan 2023 158,160 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside cv gaiter deterioration

Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 152,462 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 145,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,448 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 137,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 131,112 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,496 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 95,278 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,770 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 85,880 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 85,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 68,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 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 XFH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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