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BV56 XSE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,307 mi
Last recorded65,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,307 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 65,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 62,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,350 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 56,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,289 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 46,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,680 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 39,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 35,485 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 35,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,889 miles

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,358 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 27,358 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,133 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 15,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,203 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 XSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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