2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BK56 WDU
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 81,919 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK56 WDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 81,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK56 WDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (BK56 WDU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BK56 WDU Mileage History
- 28/09/202268,567 mi
- 21/09/202373,394 mi+4,827 mi
- 17/09/202478,307 mi+4,913 mi
- 23/09/202478,310 mi+3 mi
- 25/09/202581,919 mi+3,609 mi
Average of roughly 4,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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