CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF56 YRL

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,239 mi
Last recorded114,239 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 114,239 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no emission detected time of test

under body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 114,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bus (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no emission detected time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,256 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearmost (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearmost bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,256 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearmost (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearmost bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 92,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 74,751 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 74,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,914 miles

10mm cut (to cords)in o/s/f tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 6 Oct 2011 54,032 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 9 Oct 2010 46,502 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,326 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF56 YRL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YRL, 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

How do I check the history of BF56 YRL?

You can check the full history of BF56 YRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF56 YRL registered?

BF56 YRL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BF56 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 YRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF56 YRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF56 YRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.