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BN56 LVP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,924 mi
Last recorded67,924 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 67,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,427 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,499 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 60,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 54,641 miles

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

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2021 54,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2020 49,824 miles

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2020 49,824 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2019 44,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 16 May 2019 44,223 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 15 May 2018 40,003 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 34,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 32,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,543 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,534 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 20,888 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 20,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,220 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 LVP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN56 LVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 LVP registered?

BN56 LVP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BN56 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 LVP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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