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BG56 AXR

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,417 mi
Last recorded134,417 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 134,417 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 134,312 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 132,919 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,458 miles

Back box outer shell corroded

Brake pedal rubber starting deteriorate

Front Both front tyres 3m primary - worn on edges - no cords - 205 55 R16

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

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

Nearside Front front brake pads starting 4m

Nearside Rear Tyre 3m starting wear edge - perish

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,567 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front wishbone rear bushes splitting (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

coil spring corroded both rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,378 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 115,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 110,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 110,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,497 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 98,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,490 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,682 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 AXR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AXR, 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 BG56 AXR registered?

BG56 AXR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 AXR safe to buy?

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