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BG56 YCV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,593 mi
Last recorded87,593 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 87,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 66,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 58,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill partially covered with tape) (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (partially covered by tape) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 49,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 49,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,287 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 35,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,357 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,966 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,391 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 26,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,128 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 YCV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

BG56 YCV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is BG56 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 YCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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