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BV56 ATY

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,279 mi
Last recorded87,279 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 ATY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 87,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 84,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,912 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 70,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,286 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,620 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2016 56,526 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,526 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,507 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,543 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 19,433 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 ATY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ATY, 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 ATY registered?

BV56 ATY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is BV56 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 ATY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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