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BG56 VFH

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,720 mi
Last recorded112,720 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,720 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 112,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 108,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,236 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 87,985 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,267 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,105 miles

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

nearside front tyre is low on tread (inner edge)

offside rear tyre has cracks on its sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,493 miles

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 68,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,707 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,707 miles

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

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

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush perishing.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,478 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 VFH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

BG56 VFH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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