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BN56 AZV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 AZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 114,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,675 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 105,889 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 105,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,830 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,380 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 102,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,624 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,122 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,917 miles

coolant bleow min

Fail 11 Aug 2014 74,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,105 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 59,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 59,469 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,822 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre perished.

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

Screw lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Slight fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,822 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre perished.

Screw lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Slight fluid residue at offside of steering rack.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air freshner non int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wearon pressure

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over sils

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air freshner non int. mirror

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wearon pressure

oversized tax disc holder used

plastic covers fitted over sils

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,644 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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BN56 AZV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN56 AZV, 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 BN56 AZV registered?

BN56 AZV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is BN56 AZV safe to buy?

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