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BG56 XZV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 116,281 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 112,817 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 9 May 2024 110,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2023 107,974 miles

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

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))

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2022 106,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 106,758 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,958 miles

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 30 Mar 2021 96,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,454 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 94,454 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 83,196 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 83,196 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,926 miles

slight oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 66,926 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,457 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,960 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 42,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 33,660 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,503 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,594 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 XZV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

BG56 XZV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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