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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexipipes outer shrouds split and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front indicators are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting of oil and (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush is perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuelcap not securing or sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side rear number plates are very dim not illuminating plate (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm(front bush is detached from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear flexipipes outer shrouds split and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side front indicators are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front headlight lenses are scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting of oil and (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner treads are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush is perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshields are insecure
both side rear handbrakes have lazy effort
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear number plate light lens deteoriated and light output reduced
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms(front bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear handbrakes have just me the required mot efficiency at 16% and would benefit from further attention
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weeping (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is devoid of tread(205-55-16) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear number plate light lens deteoriated and light output reduced
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms(front bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear handbrakes have just me the required mot efficiency at 16% and would benefit from further attention
engine oil level very low when checked(topped up for mot)
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear registration light lens deteoriated and reduced intensity
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear registration light lens deteoriated and reduced intensity
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear no plate light lens deteoriated/faded
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness/play (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam is inop (4.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured from overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear no plate light lens deteoriated/faded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and inner shoulder wearing thin and worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both side rear handbrake efforts are poor/lazy
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front brake binding slightly
oil leak from gearbox/steering rack
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside front brake binding slightly
oil leak from gearbox/steering rack
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside rear tyre cracking
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()
Nail in tyre nearside rear ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner edge
offside rear tyre cracking
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bush cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bush cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush cracked (2.5.A.1c)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bush cracked (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG56 FFD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 FFD, 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 FFD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2006.
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