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BL55 XJB

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

261,395 mi
Last recorded261,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 261,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to the legal limit and worn on the inside

Offside Front Tyre close to legal limit and worn on the inside

Pass 19 Feb 2016 256,479 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

slight play in front link bars

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2015 251,934 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 237,217 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 212,399 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 212,399 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 178,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 150,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 127,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 106,202 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 XJB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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