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BG55 FLE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,726 mi
Last recorded121,726 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 FLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 121,726 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 116,340 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 116,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2015 110,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,151 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 102,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,801 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 71,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,034 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,515 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,819 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,819 miles

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

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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BG55 FLE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG55 FLE, 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 BG55 FLE registered?

BG55 FLE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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