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BG06 LYU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 LYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 69,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 66,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,448 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 61,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 57,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,924 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,423 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 38,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 34,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L on indicating fault

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 31,572 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 14 May 2012 28,918 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 28,918 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 27,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 26,057 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,262 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 LYU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG06 LYU registered?

BG06 LYU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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The MOT history for BG06 LYU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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