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BG56 YBX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 150,208 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 150,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 136,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edges bald tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 109,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,102 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,102 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,685 miles

emmisions too low to register on machine - passed ok

Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 32,805 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 YBX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YBX, 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 YBX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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