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BV56 YCU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,582 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,627 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,219 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,247 miles

both wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,397 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,429 miles

pin hole offside c.v boot

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

pin hole offside c.v boot

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,163 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 64,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YCU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

BV56 YCU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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