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BG06 CEX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,081 mi
Last recorded165,081 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 CEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 165,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre also has slight side wall damage ()

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

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

Rear exhaust shields insecure

Fail 2 May 2018 164,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre also has slight side wall damage ()

Offside Front Lower wing has corrosion

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

Rear exhaust shields insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 158,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wing corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2016 155,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 148,337 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 148,337 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 141,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 135,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 135,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 129,355 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 123,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,411 miles

Undershield fitted giving limited view.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,411 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undershield fitted giving limited view.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,217 miles

undershield fitted giving restricted viewing underneath

Fail 15 Apr 2009 88,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undershield fitted giving restricted viewing underneath

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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BG06 CEX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG06 CEX, 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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BG06 CEX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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