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BN56 EVK

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026

Bonnet hard to open

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Door strap missing osf

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025

Bonnet hard to open

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

Offside Front Door check strap damaged, Advise replacement

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front door check strap damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2023
Fail 21 Aug 2023

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022
Fail 12 Sep 2022

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

plstic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Offside Front Inner door check strap broken

Fail 24 Aug 2021

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

plstic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Offside Front Inner door check strap broken

Pass 27 Aug 2020
Fail 27 Aug 2020

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 83,191 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, cap creates a seal

Fail 4 Oct 2017 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

temporary fuel filler cap fitted, cap creates a seal

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,386 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 64,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,215 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,860 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,209 miles

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

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

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 EVK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

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

Is BN56 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 EVK shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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