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BG56 EBC

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,654 mi
Last recorded157,654 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,654 miles

front suspension coil springs, rear suspension arms and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

gear box area slightly damp

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge/ nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

rear inner arches and sill panels starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 10 Oct 2024 150,562 miles

front suspension coil springs, rear suspension arms and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

gear box area slightly damp

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 17 Oct 2023 144,419 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads wearing low

front suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear suspension arms starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 3 Oct 2022 137,555 miles

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front inner brake pads worn low

front/ rear subframes, front suspension coil springs, rear shock absorber covers, rear antiroll bar and rear suspension arms starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread worn to 3mm

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,502 miles

front/ rear subframes, rear antiroll bar, rear shock absorber covers, front suspension coil springs and rear suspension arms starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

inner sill panels starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2021 130,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front/ rear subframes, rear antiroll bar, rear shock absorber covers, front suspension coil springs and rear suspension arms starting to rust

gearbox area slightly damp

inner sill panels starting to rust

rear suspension lower arms bushes and rear suspension tie bar bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2020 122,983 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,549 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,702 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 EBC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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