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BJ56 YAE

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 65,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 62,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 59,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,256 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 56,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 53,987 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

Pass 29 May 2018 51,961 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 11 May 2017 49,779 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are worn.

Exhaust heatshield is loose.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm). Very low on the inner edge.

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Play in the steering.

Wipers smear.

Pass 12 May 2016 47,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,443 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 27,571 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 27,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 20,754 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 13,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,722 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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BJ56 YAE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ56 YAE, 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 BJ56 YAE registered?

BJ56 YAE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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