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BL55 YWS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,186 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 98,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,023 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 82,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides - especially at offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,924 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,977 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 1 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,370 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 62,370 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Re-inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 48,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Re-inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,113 miles

Hand brake efficiency close to minimum requirement

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 43,113 miles

Hand brake efficiency close to minimum requirement

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rearmost wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,519 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 35,519 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven lower effort at offside (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake effort fluctuating slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,680 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,615 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 17,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 14,934 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 YWS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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