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BG56 LCA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,283 mi
Last recorded131,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,283 miles

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 22 May 2025 129,132 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 126,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,905 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 119,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 117,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

several front & rear suspension components & exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2020 115,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre inner side wall has slight damage

Turbo noisy

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,635 miles

Emissions not tested engine fault, noisy on turbo (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre inner side wall has slight damage

exhaust heat shield loose/ rattling

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,841 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield rattling on exhaust.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 108,827 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Cannot open bonnet to check under bonnet components (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heat shield rattling on exhaust.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,974 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 100,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,443 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 88,443 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 68,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,239 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,254 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,614 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 LCA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

BG56 LCA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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