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BG06 LZW

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,088 mi
Last recorded145,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 LZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,088 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Corrosion around rear underside area

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wing damaged. Advised to have replaced ASAP

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 144,859 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Corrosion around rear underside area

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing damaged. Advised to have replaced ASAP

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,694 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Corrosion around rear underside area

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing damaged. Advised to have replaced ASAP

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jan 2022 140,694 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Corrosion around rear underside area

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing damaged. Advised to have replaced ASAP

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Dec 2021 140,287 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Damaged wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Both rear suspension springs corroding

Corrosion around rear underside area

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised to have replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,322 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

N/s front wing damage

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Nov 2020 136,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Both rear suspension arms corroding

N/s front wing damage

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,669 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2019 131,576 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm With cracks (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,183 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes are deteriorating

Both rear n/s and o/s shock absorbers corroding

Exhaust system corroding

N/s wing mirror has minor damage to housing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,742 miles

Both front lower wishbone arm rear bushes are deteriorating

Both rear tyres have minor wear on inner edge only

N/s wing mirror has minor damage to housing

Rear exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2016 110,471 miles

Exhaust system in general is corroding and advised to have replaced.

Exhaust tail pipe is loose, however, overall exhaust system is still supported.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge. Also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 110,471 miles

Exhaust system in general is corroding and advised to have replaced.

Exhaust tail pipe is loose, however, overall exhaust system is still supported.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge. Also has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,991 miles

N/s wing mirror housing damaged

Rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket fractured

Rear suspension shock absorbers corroding.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,146 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,003 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,003 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,911 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 LZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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