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DN55 BHL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,900 mi
Last recorded95,900 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from cat/flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch cover missing

damage to front bumper

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/f lower wheel arch corroded & holed out with pescribed areas

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from cat/flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front wheel arch cover missing

damage to front bumper

misting of oil around steering rack

o/s/f lower wheel arch corroded & holed out with pescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,648 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,327 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,240 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,218 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,218 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,405 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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DN55 BHL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN55 BHL, 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 DN55 BHL registered?

DN55 BHL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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