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BG55 SVY

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 SVY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 137,332 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 3 mm tread

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,399 miles

A/C belt missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 129,391 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A/C belt missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil springs corroded

parking brake stiff to operate

Pass 10 Oct 2017 117,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake warning light on dash

power steering pump area wet with oil

Fail 27 Sep 2017 117,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

power steering pump area wet with oil

parking brake warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,740 miles

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

ns mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2016 111,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,643 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,859 miles

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

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 30 Oct 2012 79,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,717 miles

tailgate struts inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2010 63,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

front discs worn

tailgate struts inoperative

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,674 miles

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

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

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

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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BG55 SVY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

BG55 SVY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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