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BG56 JVW

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,144 mi
Last recorded150,144 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 150,144 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 145,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 138,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre is stepping on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2020 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2018 130,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,179 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 124,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 112,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front control blade bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,150 miles

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

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 104,150 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 81,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 50,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JVW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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