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BV56 VXH

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,378 mi
Last recorded87,378 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 87,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 77,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 77,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease but secured and preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking grease but secured and preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension component corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,205 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,570 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2018 53,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front play in seat mechanism but secure

Fail 9 May 2018 53,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front play in seat mechanism but secure

Pass 11 May 2017 48,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight play in seat frame mechanism

Pass 30 Apr 2016 43,445 miles

Offside Front slight movement in seat back rest

Pass 6 May 2015 39,192 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 39,192 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2014 34,874 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 18,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 9,947 miles

different colour paint on ns sill skirt

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,317 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 VXH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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