2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BV56 AXS
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 148,793 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV56 AXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/07/2025
- 148,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BV56 AXS Mileage History
- 26/07/2022141,079 mi
- 15/07/2023144,113 mi+3,034 mi
- 24/07/2024146,765 mi+2,652 mi
- 29/07/2024146,769 mi+4 mi
- 12/07/2025148,793 mi+2,024 mi
Average of roughly 2,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV56 AXS 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 AXS) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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