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BG56 VGE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,041 mi
Last recorded126,041 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,168 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 122,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 120,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,353 miles

Central Front front hanger heavily corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,518 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

exhaust tail pipe support bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 31 Mar 2017 109,814 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test placed on nearside front seat ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,522 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 96,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very low inner edge

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,600 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,701 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 VGE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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