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BK56 GGU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 GGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,974 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 95,180 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc corroded

both side sills and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,609 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat cover slightly insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2019 90,184 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,006 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn low

Pass 16 Sep 2017 82,311 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 75,977 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 75,977 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 60,184 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 60,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,821 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,623 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 24,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,281 miles

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

both front tyres have light cracking to sidewalls

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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BK56 GGU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK56 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK56 GGU registered?

BK56 GGU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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