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BG56 EBN

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,904 mi
Last recorded122,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 122,904 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,704 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,063 miles

slight play in o/s/f seat / engine x under covers fitted / front wishbone bushes wearing / corrosion on n/s/r spring

Fail 10 Jan 2018 108,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

engine smoke when 2500 revs for cat test

slight play in o/s/f seat / engine x under covers fitted / front wishbone bushes wearing / corrosion on n/s/r spring

Pass 6 Jan 2017 100,931 miles

under cover fitted / sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2017 100,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

under cover fitted / sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 93,245 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 6 Jan 2016 93,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat ALL LOOSE (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2015 86,479 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,169 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f wing & door damage

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,972 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wing and mirror backing missing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlamps have deflectors fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front headlamps have deflectors fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,176 miles

damage to n/s/f wing and door mirror

rear brake pads wearing low

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall and n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,536 miles

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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BG56 EBN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBN, 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 EBN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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