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BF56 XNV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,915 mi
Last recorded69,915 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 69,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 65,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,409 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,492 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,064 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 56,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 51,560 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,326 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 47,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,728 miles

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

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

Signs of corrosion on rear exhaust hanger.

Signs of perishing on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,916 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing but not exposing tyre structure.

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded but supports exhaust pipe ok at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 35,916 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perishing but not exposing tyre structure.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded but supports exhaust pipe ok at time of test.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 29,573 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,565 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 17,575 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 17,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 12,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 8,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,965 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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BF56 XNV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BF56 XNV, 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 BF56 XNV registered?

BF56 XNV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BF56 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 XNV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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