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BG56 KLU

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,541 mi
Last recorded130,541 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 116,486 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,589 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2018 106,434 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,797 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,815 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,815 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,961 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 69,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking 205 55r16

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,013 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 30,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,207 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 KLU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLU, 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 KLU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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