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BV56 AUY

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,805 mi
Last recorded148,805 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 AUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 148,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 148,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 137,884 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 126,215 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 120,884 miles

Both rear indicators faded

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

windscreen cracked on nearside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2022 120,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear indicators faded

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

windscreen cracked on nearside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,125 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 106,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,799 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,952 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,412 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR+NSR (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 95,412 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured OSR+NSR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,646 miles

rear indicators lights pale.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear indicators lights pale.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,519 miles

rear indicators lights pale.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2009 35,616 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 AUY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV56 AUY, 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 AUY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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