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BV56 AUP

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

201,931 mi
Last recorded201,931 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 201,931 miles

fuel flap cover missing

o/s/f and n/s/f lower part of wings corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2026 201,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel flap cover missing

o/s/f and n/s/f lower part of wings corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 195,367 miles

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel flap cover missing

n/s/f and o/s/f lower wings corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 187,092 miles

fuel flap cover damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wings corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 179,220 miles

Front both lower wings corroded

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 4 Oct 2022 170,714 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dampness around steering rack

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 15 Sep 2021 161,733 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s arches/ sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,915 miles

Advise plastic sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front and n/s/f lower wings corroded advise repair or repacement

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 141,562 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 141,562 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 132,754 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 123,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 112,481 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,729 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,192 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Aug 2012 70,253 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,634 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,377 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 AUP 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 85%.

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 AUP, 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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BV56 AUP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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