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BG06 SWJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,177 mi
Last recorded60,177 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 60,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 60,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 60,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 53,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,217 miles

bonnet key barrel deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 37,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Fail 22 May 2017 37,342 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner and outer shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 May 2016 35,459 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 33,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 33,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2014 30,396 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2013 27,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,064 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 15,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 11,266 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 SWJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

BG06 SWJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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