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BG56 VZV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,618 mi
Last recorded138,618 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 138,618 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 203,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 198,237 miles

front grille missing

offside front mirror casing damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2015 198,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front grille missing

offside front mirror casing damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2014 173,481 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 173,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 145,980 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm + bald on inner edges

front shock absorbers weak

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2013 145,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres on 1.6mm + bald on inner edges

front shock absorbers weak

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,790 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT GRILLE AND LOCK MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES

Fail 14 Nov 2012 116,790 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT GRILLE AND LOCK MISSING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE IN SEVERAL PLACES

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,014 miles

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

rear number plate lamp slightly faded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,228 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH rear tyres perrished in tread area

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,677 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 VZV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

BG56 VZV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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