2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BV56 ACO
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 89,702 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV56 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 89,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BV56 ACO Mileage History
- 25/10/202380,027 mi
- 08/10/202483,485 mi+3,458 mi
- 09/10/202483,487 mi+2 mi
- 03/09/202586,491 mi+3,004 mi
- 17/09/202689,702 mi+3,211 mi
Average of roughly 3,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV56 ACO 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 (BV56 ACO) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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