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BO05 TML

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,337 mi
Last recorded117,337 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO05 TML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 117,337 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,322 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 111,674 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 108,916 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 104,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,498 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 88,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 77,588 miles

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

Offside Front 225-40-18- tyre worn out on edge

Pass 10 May 2016 70,154 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 70,107 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 52,802 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2014 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 46,108 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,017 miles

Offside Rear 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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BO05 TML is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc 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 BO05 TML, 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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BO05 TML is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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