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BD56 YGC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,528 mi
Last recorded138,528 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 YGC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,528 miles

oil overfilled

Fail 23 Feb 2026 138,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil overfilled

Pass 28 Feb 2025 137,282 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 137,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 135,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 132,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 129,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 126,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 120,532 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 120,530 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,631 miles

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 29 Feb 2016 87,728 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,922 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 61,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,202 miles

Front Heatsheild insecure, resting on the exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,169 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly deflated

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and cracked on the outside wall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,166 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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BD56 YGC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BD56 YGC, 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 BD56 YGC registered?

BD56 YGC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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