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BV56 BGZ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2025 94,880 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded and sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rubber bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened curved suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rubber bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened curved suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on the offside of the rear sub frame within a channel near the forward upper mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured short "dog bone" arm cracking (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 87,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,008 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,023 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 82,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,867 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 77,119 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,491 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,358 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,373 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 42,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,170 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 14,320 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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BV56 BGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV56 BGZ, 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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BV56 BGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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