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BG56 FBN

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,722 mi
Last recorded49,722 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 FBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 49,722 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 49,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 41,567 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 41,567 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 37,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,108 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts and cracking

Offside Rear Outer tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,354 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 25,258 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 25,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front slight cut in sidewall (no cord showing)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 20,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,032 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 19,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 17,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 15,892 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 15,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 14,226 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,625 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 FBN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 FBN registered?

BG56 FBN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is BG56 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 FBN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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