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BG56 LBK

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,185 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf and nsf (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured osr and nsr (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe and brake drums corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Minor oil leak

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2024 82,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Minor oil leak

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,580 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,186 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,739 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,076 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,265 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,265 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres worn inside edges

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,254 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 51,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

engine management light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,789 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front wishbone back bushes starting to perish

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,828 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyres cracking

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,922 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both rear tyre's sidewalls starting to crack

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,184 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,144 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 LBK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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