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BG06 USB

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,646 mi
Last recorded188,646 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 USB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 188,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area and zone A small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 188,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing and holed centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area and zone A small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 174,034 miles

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

exhaust badly corroded but not holed

Pass 25 Aug 2017 165,613 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2017 165,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2016 157,612 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 157,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 146,435 miles

Centre Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.Ok at time of test.

rear exhaust heat sheild loose.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 136,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.Ok at time of test.

rear exhaust heat sheild loose.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat sheild loose.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.Ok at time of test.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.Ok at time of test.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

slight dampness around o/s front shock absorber.Ok at time of test.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,161 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 93,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,493 miles

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)

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 USB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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