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BG56 YEC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 YEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2019 97,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,583 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,008 miles

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

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 5 Oct 2017 79,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear tailpipe insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Rear tailpipe mounting insecure (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 74,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & Rear tailpipe mounting insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 69,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,949 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 42,265 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,265 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,880 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 YEC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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