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BG06 LVJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,771 mi
Last recorded177,771 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 177,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 175,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emits slight black smoke

front brake pads, inners wearing low

front end of the car is bouncy

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

screw driver required to open the bonnet

suspension n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes unbonding

Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,337 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust emits slight black smoke

front brake pads, inners wearing low

front end of the car is bouncy

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

screw driver required to open the bonnet

suspension n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes unbonding

Pass 2 Apr 2019 166,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

exhaust emit slight black smoke

front pads wearing low (inners)

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes unbonding

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

smell fuel in engine bay, no signs of a leak at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2019 166,747 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 4 Apr 2018 157,544 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in sidewalls 205/55/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 127,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,604 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,129 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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BG06 LVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BG06 LVJ, 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 LVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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