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BN56 YBT

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

39,428 mi
Last recorded39,428 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 39,428 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 39,428 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,052 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,117 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 38,117 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,897 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 37,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 37,545 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,779 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 36,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,866 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 33,866 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 33,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,092 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,731 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 YBT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

BN56 YBT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is BN56 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 YBT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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