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BG56 VUX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,487 mi
Last recorded160,487 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 160,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavy corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2024 160,458 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 151,103 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH , MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front grill is loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn ,may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r both inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

revers light not working

the bonnet hard to open

Fail 7 Nov 2023 151,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR BUSH , MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front grill is loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn ,may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r both inner sill panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

revers light not working

the bonnet hard to open

Pass 14 Jun 2022 141,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rears springs undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2022 141,398 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

reverse light n/w

Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,846 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 124,846 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2019 113,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,047 miles

Nearside number plate light dim

Fail 23 Mar 2018 105,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside number plate light dim

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,613 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,157 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,564 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 4 Jul 2014 83,072 miles

frt discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,348 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,348 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 75,486 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 65,421 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 43,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,246 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 VUX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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