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BG06 UNZ

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

187,581 mi
Last recorded187,581 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 UNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 187,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

middle exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 187,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s rear wheel bearing worn (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame & suspension components show signs of corrosion

middle exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2018 174,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 12 May 2017 159,791 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2017 159,791 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2016 146,640 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 134,417 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 123,145 miles

engine running rough

exhaust heat shields loose

front brake discs are very worn pitted and corroded (slight brake inbalance)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 123,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine running rough

exhaust heat shields loose

front brake discs are very worn pitted and corroded (slight brake inbalance)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 122,584 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,715 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 100,637 miles

front brae discs worn and rusted

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads getting close to min limit

Fail 21 May 2012 100,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brae discs worn and rusted

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads getting close to min limit

Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,835 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 71,610 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 71,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,489 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 UNZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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