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BL55 YXU

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,508 mi
Last recorded78,508 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,508 miles

offside rear tyre noisy

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,236 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,226 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,675 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

nail in n/s trye close to side wall

Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres badly worn on edges

nail in n/s trye close to side wall

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 YXU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL55 YXU registered?

BL55 YXU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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The MOT history for BL55 YXU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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