CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV56 YGL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,284 mi
Last recorded108,284 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 108,284 miles

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,070 miles

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage, exhaust some suspension components and subframes

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,721 miles

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage, exhaust and some suspension components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,379 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bodywork

Fail 17 Feb 2023 93,379 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bodywork

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 87,594 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,517 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,809 miles

Corrosion to undercarriage, exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bodywork

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,750 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some undercarriage components

Damage to nsr

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges, bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

front brake discs corroded

osr tyre wearing on inner edge & cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2016 51,692 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

front brake discs corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,499 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,253 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre worn low

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,330 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,878 miles

advise front tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,591 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV56 YGL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV56 YGL?

You can check the full history of BV56 YGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV56 YGL registered?

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

Is BV56 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 YGL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV56 YGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV56 YGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.