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BK56 XRL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 XRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,199 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 154,199 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 141,559 miles

BOTH Front Wings Coroded/Rotten Lower

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 141,527 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BOTH Front Wings Coroded/Rotten Lower

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 133,119 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 132,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 123,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 114,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,160 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,620 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,938 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,170 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 61,106 miles

rear tyres stepped

Fail 28 Oct 2014 61,106 miles

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

rear tyres stepped

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,481 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,265 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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BK56 XRL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK56 XRL, 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 BK56 XRL registered?

BK56 XRL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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