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BG56 FJU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 FJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plate lights staring to deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2014 103,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,147 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)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2013 95,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front n0 plate distorted

rear brake pads aprox 70% worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front n0 plate distorted

rear brake pads aprox 70% worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,005 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,289 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear 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 FJU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJU, 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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What year was BG56 FJU registered?

BG56 FJU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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