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BG55 SBY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 127,570 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 127,567 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,372 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,270 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 94,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Dec 2014 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,419 miles

nearside outter sill damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 72,419 miles

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

nearside outter sill damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,742 miles

Both o/s tyres worn close to tread markers (approx 2mm)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

frot wippers smearing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 55,986 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

frot wippers smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,729 miles

nearside rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,139 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jan 2009 30,139 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 SBY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

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

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