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BV56 AET

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,553 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,379 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 89,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 85,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 50,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,375 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,055 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,641 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 25,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,472 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,651 miles

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

child seat fitted to osr seatbelt visual check only

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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BV56 AET is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV56 AET, 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 BV56 AET registered?

BV56 AET is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is BV56 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 AET shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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