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BV56 RKJ

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 151,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 151,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,813 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 145,810 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 138,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 131,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 127,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 116,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,177 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 95,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,929 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2013 74,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,038 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 34,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,063 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 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

BV56 RKJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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