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BT56 EVC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 EVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 151,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 151,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 149,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 147,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 147,207 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 144,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 142,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 142,319 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 136,459 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 136,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 133,246 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 133,246 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 125,445 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 125,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,913 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 112,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,375 miles

both lower suspension arm bushes perished

Fail 1 Dec 2015 100,375 miles

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

both lower suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,755 miles

front lower suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,611 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,234 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 65,234 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,821 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 39,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,498 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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BT56 EVC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BT56 EVC, 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 BT56 EVC registered?

BT56 EVC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is BT56 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 EVC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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