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BG56 VVD

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,639 mi
Last recorded70,639 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,639 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,300 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 61,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 54,905 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS reservoir/pipe connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 54,905 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS reservoir/pipe connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,911 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 44,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 39,303 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,909 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,572 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 23,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 17,696 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,418 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2009 12,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s + n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

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 VVD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

BG56 VVD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 VVD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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