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BG56 FGP

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,952 mi
Last recorded138,952 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 FGP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 138,952 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front engine undershield hanging down on one side

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged at rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on side link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on side link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 138,952 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure tailpipe hanger rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front engine undershield hanging down on one side

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged at rear

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on side link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on side link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 17 Jan 2019 133,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 133,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,244 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 121,213 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 113,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 113,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,331 miles

engine oil on min

exhaust heat sheilds loose

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,221 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

nearside rear tyre slight damage to inner wall

Fail 30 Dec 2013 96,119 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil on minimum

nearside front brake disc badly scored

nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

nearside rear tyre slight damage to inner wall

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,143 miles

both front brake discsworn / corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2012 85,143 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discsworn / corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,670 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 67,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,238 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 FGP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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