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BV56 XVP

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 133,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 130,256 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,814 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,261 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,529 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 116,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 113,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

heat shield under car deteriorated

reversing lights not working

Fail 1 Feb 2019 111,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched not fitted in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched not fitted in bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

heat shield under car deteriorated

reversing lights not working

Pass 25 Nov 2017 104,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,977 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,549 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn badly on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,212 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 59,459 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 59,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 2/3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XVP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XVP, 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 XVP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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