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BV56 NPG

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 NPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 106,939 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic cover sills fitted full examination not possible

Pass 14 Jul 2025 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,441 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full examination of sills

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,826 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side Light Works When Tapped

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,548 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Reflector Damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,592 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,045 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 84,045 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open bonnet to carry out full test (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,615 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 73,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,680 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 65,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,167 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,123 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 16,123 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,108 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 8,417 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 NPG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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