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BH56 BAH

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,824 mi
Last recorded64,824 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH56 BAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 64,824 miles

both rear indicators are slightly faded

front number plate is blemished

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2026 64,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear indicators are slightly faded

front number plate is blemished

nearside front wing is corroded

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,343 miles

nearside rear outer door sill is showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 61,343 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

nearside rear outer door sill is showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,809 miles

both rear inner door sills are showing signs of corrosion

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,106 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 56,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,201 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 52,011 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,011 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,654 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,616 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread on tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 39,349 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,675 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,143 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,261 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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BH56 BAH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BH56 BAH, 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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BH56 BAH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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