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BG56 SYH

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,897 mi
Last recorded136,897 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 136,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 131,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 131,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 125,431 miles

front and rear reg plates cracked

front and rear suspension components show corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2023 125,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear reg plates cracked

front and rear suspension components show corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 118,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,065 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 112,065 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,153 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 103,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 92,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,714 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,736 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Bodywork slightly damaged

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

Rear Tyres heavily perished on outer edges

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 87,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Bodywork slightly damaged

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

Rear Tyres heavily perished on outer edges

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,209 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Nearside & Offside tyres slightly perished on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,359 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 77,539 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F wiper blade smearing slightly

Various areas corrosion noted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,458 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Front brake discs lipped, worn.

Front brake efforts close to limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F wiper blade smearing slightly

Various areas corrosion noted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,164 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,750 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,741 miles

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

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall and sidewall deteriation at n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,705 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 SYH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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