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When is the MOT due for BL55 HLO?

The MOT for BL55 HLO is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 August 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of BL55 HLO?

The recorded mileage for BL55 HLO is 177,634 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BL55 HLO ULEZ compliant?

Yes, BL55 HLO (FORD FOCUS) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BL55 HLO

BL55 HLO

2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 177,634 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2025.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2006 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 26 Aug 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 177,634 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2006

Engine

1596cc

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BL55 HLO Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2025
177,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

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BL55 HLO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 10:52

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (BL55 HLO) between December 2008 and August 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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BL55 HLO Mileage History

16/12/200818,380 mi
21/12/200924,574 mi+6,194 mi
05/07/201026,786 mi+2,212 mi
09/07/201143,192 mi+16,406 mi
09/07/201253,630 mi+10,438 mi
15/07/201367,871 mi+14,241 mi
15/07/201367,871 mi
21/07/201485,264 mi+17,393 mi
21/07/201485,264 mi
20/07/201597,226 mi+11,962 mi
21/07/2016105,165 mi+7,939 mi
20/07/2017110,945 mi+5,780 mi
19/07/2018117,172 mi+6,227 mi
20/07/2018117,172 mi
18/07/2019124,342 mi+7,170 mi
14/07/2020130,650 mi+6,308 mi
14/07/2020130,650 mi
13/07/2021136,902 mi+6,252 mi
13/07/2021136,902 mi
08/07/2022143,265 mi+6,363 mi
08/07/2022143,265 mi
22/08/2023146,571 mi+3,306 mi
28/08/2024174,860 mi+28,289 mi
28/08/2024174,862 mi+2 mi
27/08/2025177,634 mi+2,772 mi

Average of roughly 9,539 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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