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BG56 ZRU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,647 mi
Last recorded237,647 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ZRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 237,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on central tread and just above required limits and has a slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on central tread and inner edge and close to required limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 223,638 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 223,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 208,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 195,196 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2017 181,882 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear damage

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 168,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner cv boot perishing

rear exhaust heat shield broken / drivers seat upright lever loose

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,698 miles

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 23 Mar 2015 148,652 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,618 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2014 128,610 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 105,256 miles

EML lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Noise from engine

Temp repair to Offside inner driveshaft boot, secure and not leaking at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 105,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

EML lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Noise from engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,770 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner driveshaft boot split / leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,370 miles

parking brake slightly low effort on offside rear

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,953 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 ZRU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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