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BG55 SVO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,193 mi
Last recorded121,193 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,193 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,161 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,383 miles

all tyres worn inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,379 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,306 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,306 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 84,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 78,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,308 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 54,871 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,664 miles

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

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

front and rear num ber plate poor

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 27,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BG55 SVO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

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

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