2006 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · BV56 YCW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 3 June 2025 at 133,023 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of consistent performance since the January 2022 failure, suggesting the current owner has addressed any necessary repairs to keep the vehicle compliant. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle of twenty years' age, averaging approximately 6,650 miles per annum. Between January 2022 and June 2025, the car covered 6,791 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage rate rather than long periods of neglect or excessive strain. The gap between the May 2024 and June 2025 tests shows an accumulation of 2,728 miles, which aligns with the annual average and suggests the components are not being subjected to unusual stress between testing intervals. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in recent tests, a buyer should focus on common failure points for this generation of Ford Focus. The age of the vehicle necessitates a thorough physical check for structural corrosion on the subframe and rear suspension points, as rust often develops before it triggers an MOT failure. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber and check the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers, as the MOT record does not capture the gradual degradation of these consumable components until they reach a failure threshold.