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BG06 LWS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,551 mi
Last recorded174,551 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 LWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 174,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 166,263 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 166,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 154,130 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 154,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,608 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 142,607 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,530 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 73,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,536 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,354 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 41,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,160 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 LWS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LWS, 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 BG06 LWS registered?

BG06 LWS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is BG06 LWS safe to buy?

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