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BG56 OPD

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,963 mi
Last recorded170,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 OPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 170,963 miles

All 4 indicators loosing colour

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wiper

Fail 21 Jan 2026 170,963 miles

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

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

All 4 indicators loosing colour

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wiper

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 167,973 miles

All 4 indicators loosing colour

Both front wipers

Drivers seat loose in rail

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Reverse light inop

Fail 24 Feb 2025 167,973 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205. 55. 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All 4 indicators loosing colour

Both front wipers

Drivers seat loose in rail

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Reverse light inop

Pass 11 Jan 2024 163,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat loose on rail

Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,983 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat loose on rail, near side rear corner.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 159,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger

drivers seat loose on rail, near side rear corner.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 156,512 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 156,510 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 151,136 miles

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

drivers seat loose

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 151,136 miles

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

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

drivers seat loose

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 145,577 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 145,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,900 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,719 miles

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 131,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/front wishbone/rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner/outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 124,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 124,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,741 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 118,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,975 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 112,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 107,119 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 107,119 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,076 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 107,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,664 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,571 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 OPD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPD, 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 OPD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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