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BV56 YDL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,896 mi
Last recorded149,896 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 149,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,475 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 144,473 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,905 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 134,905 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S AND N/S

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,532 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a slight leak at hose connections! (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust silencer baffles are loose/broken. requires replacement

power steering feels very heavy during operation! advise further investigation

rear exhaust mounting is missing!

Fail 6 Sep 2022 119,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has a slight leak at hose connections! (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust silencer baffles are loose/broken. requires replacement

power steering feels very heavy during operation! advise further investigation

rear exhaust mounting is missing!

Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,266 miles

engine has no oil in it! 1.5 litres added for testing purposes

exhaust system rear hanger is missing!!

power steering feels heavy/notchy during operation!

slight corrosion to inner and outer rear sills! advise further monitoring

Fail 31 Aug 2021 114,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,798 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 108,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. remaining. wearing BADLY on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are cracked/perished!

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,173 miles

Rear both rear tyre are on 3.5-4mm

Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,173 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both rear tyre are on 3.5-4mm

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 90,901 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction top storage box lid won't shut (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both shoulders bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,295 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 65,477 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,991 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,778 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,149 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside front brake discs slight lip

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,774 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,295 miles

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

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 YDL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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