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BG56 YCX

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,852 mi
Last recorded109,852 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,852 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 109,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 103,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 103,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White light (bulb deteriorated) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp goes out when brake pedal pressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread uneven wear and bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 90,217 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 85,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of power steering fluid leak

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,903 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Nov 2014 56,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise,small cut to sidewall n/s/f tyre.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise,small cut to sidewall n/s/f tyre.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,208 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,208 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,513 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn, recommend measuring/replacment

N/S/R tyre on legial limit on outer edge

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

O/S/F outer brake pad right on min thickness, recommend replacment

O/S/F tyre 0mm on inner edge, centre 3/4 right on legial limit of 1.6mm)

O/S/R tyre low on outer edge (2mm)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 31,425 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,469 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 YCX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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