MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery warning lamp on (alternator not charging)
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring power steering components
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim flat spotted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Battery warning lamp on (alternator not charging)
Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge too metal (1.1.2 (c))
Engine bay covers obscuring some components
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray obscuring power steering components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre poor condition
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine coolant very low (exp.tank empty).
o/s front tyre wearing bald on inside edge.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine coolant very low (exp.tank empty).
o/s front tyre wearing bald on inside edge.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION* SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE DISCS* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
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BG56 AKO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 BG56 AKO, 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 AKO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.
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