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BL55 XGR

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XGR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 101,899 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,614 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,261 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,711 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 82,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,339 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 74,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 70,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,887 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 30,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

damage to offside front wing

Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,375 miles

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

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

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

very little coolant in header tank - no obvious leaks visible.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 23,375 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

very little coolant in header tank - no obvious leaks visible.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 14,039 miles

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)

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 XGR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XGR, 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 XGR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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