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BG56 YBF

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,798 mi
Last recorded150,798 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 150,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 150,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,668 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

main radiator lower cross member corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,814 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn, perished

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,812 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn, perished

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2018 129,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn, perished

oil leak

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,392 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 120,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,924 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,526 miles

wipers starting to split and smear slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers starting to split and smear slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 106,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,488 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 83,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,772 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,772 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 49,061 miles

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

OSF brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,198 miles

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Fail 27 Nov 2009 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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 YBF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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