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BL55 YXB

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,538 mi
Last recorded119,538 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 119,538 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 110,332 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 110,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 109,875 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 88,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,703 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 68,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 65,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 62,462 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,710 miles

Engine Cover Fitted To Underside

Front And Rear Brake Pads Low

Front Wipers Smearing Change Soon

Rear Exhaust Box Support Bracket Broken Off But System Adequately Supported

Pass 24 Jan 2014 51,497 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,933 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,981 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre inner wall

head lamp washers not working

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,688 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,775 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 YXB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YXB, 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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What year was BL55 YXB registered?

BL55 YXB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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