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BV56 JKE

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 JKE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,466 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 90,273 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 86,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 86,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,020 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 66,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 66,821 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,657 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cut in n/s/f tyre wall not down to cords

Fail 13 Jan 2017 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cut in n/s/f tyre wall not down to cords

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,412 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,701 miles

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 15 Dec 2009 26,308 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 26,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,795 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)

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 JKE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JKE, 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 JKE registered?

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

Is BV56 JKE safe to buy?

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