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BG56 VVC

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,152 mi
Last recorded150,152 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 150,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,861 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS FIXINGS ARE POOR

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S HEAD LAMP IS DAMP INSIDE THE UNIT

NOT 100% SURE THE WHEEL NUTS ARE THE CORRECT ONE FOR THE TYPE OF WHEEL FITTED

Nearside Rear HAND AND FOOT BRAKES ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 133,861 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS FIXINGS ARE POOR

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/S HEAD LAMP IS DAMP INSIDE THE UNIT

NOT 100% SURE THE WHEEL NUTS ARE THE CORRECT ONE FOR THE TYPE OF WHEEL FITTED

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

Nearside Rear HAND AND FOOT BRAKES ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 128,338 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 128,336 miles

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,586 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 111,220 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 111,220 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,448 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,914 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,351 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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