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BG56 THU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,809 mi
Last recorded161,809 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 161,809 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 157,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 157,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,608 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,285 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 65,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,380 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 57,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,186 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 47,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,995 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,768 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 24,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,190 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 THU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

BG56 THU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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