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BV56 AFN

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,814 mi
Last recorded142,814 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 142,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,564 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2024 135,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 127,152 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 111,908 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 111,908 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,111 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 89,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,704 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,783 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 75,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,712 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,490 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,490 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,248 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 36,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,281 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,607 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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BV56 AFN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFN, 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 BV56 AFN registered?

BV56 AFN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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