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BG56 WDM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,834 mi
Last recorded160,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 WDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 160,834 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 160,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 160,776 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,770 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 146,770 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,328 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 131,328 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,787 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,866 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 66,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,019 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 WDM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

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

Is BG56 WDM safe to buy?

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