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BV56 BHE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2025 64,168 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,193 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,189 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,190 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,367 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,207 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 44,207 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,127 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,594 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 BHE 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 BHE, 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 BHE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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