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BG56 YDU

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,509 miles

All four brake discs rusty

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

Nearside rear brake disc dust cover missing

Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,509 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

All four brake discs rusty

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

Nearside rear brake disc dust cover missing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level very low

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2013 86,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

coolant level very low

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,796 miles

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

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

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

bonnet damaged but latches ok

Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,796 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet damaged but latches ok

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 43,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 YDU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

BG56 YDU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is BG56 YDU safe to buy?

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