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BG56 SPU

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,483 mi
Last recorded81,483 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 SPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2024 81,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 76,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 71,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,093 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 71,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,978 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,944 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.4% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 65,777 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,072 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 61,072 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,841 miles

Advise n/s/r + o/s/r tyre inner walls split

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,841 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/r + o/s/r tyre inner walls split

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,599 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 35,583 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,582 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 SPU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 SPU registered?

BG56 SPU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is BG56 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 SPU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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