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BN56 KVD

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,847 mi
Last recorded169,847 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 KVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 169,847 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded in part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Strong Advise:Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Damage to sill

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Windscreen washers poor delivery

Fail 10 Feb 2026 169,847 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded in part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Strong Advise:Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Damage to sill

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

Oil leaks

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Windscreen washers poor delivery

Pass 20 Feb 2025 167,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 167,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 154,047 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 144,599 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,845 miles

Both number plate lamps reduced output

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

Offside Outer Damage to sill

Fail 21 Jun 2021 136,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Adrift (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both number plate lamps reduced output

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

Offside Outer Damage to sill

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 112,380 miles

offside outer sill damaged

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Fail 17 May 2018 112,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer sill damaged

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 92,892 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 92,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 83,198 miles

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

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

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

child seat offside rear.

rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 11 May 2015 83,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat offside rear.

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,737 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,908 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

child seat nearside rear.

front and rear discs worn and lipped.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat offside rear.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,367 miles

child seat offside rear.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 41,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,074 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/r

front tyres on 3mm

scuffs to front rear bumper s

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

front tyres on 3mm

scuffs to front rear bumper s

wipers starting to smear

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 KVD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KVD, 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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BN56 KVD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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