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BG56 ABU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/ gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 72,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2017 67,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,707 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 63,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,325 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,858 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,165 miles

n/s/rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,308 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,000 miles

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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BG56 ABU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG56 ABU, 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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BG56 ABU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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