FORD FOCUS BV56AKN has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 FORD FOCUS has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,210 miles 7 months ago on Monday 15th December 2025 at 16:17.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 3rd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

BV56AKN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD JANUARY 2027122,210 MI
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2025122,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 20243RD JANUARY 2026117,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - All Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 20233RD JANUARY 2025113,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 2023113,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 20223RD JANUARY 2024110,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2022110,132 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20223RD JANUARY 2023108,038 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2021108,009 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) Remains On When The Brakes Are Released All- Pedal Switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202020TH DECEMBER 2021107,091 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 2020107,058 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH JUNE 201913TH DECEMBER 2020102,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED23RD MAY 201813TH JUNE 201983,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH JUNE 201713TH JUNE 201874,302 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 201620TH JULY 201762,925 MI
FAILED21ST JULY 201662,925 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20154TH SEPTEMBER 201658,517 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Disc Inner Faces Slightly Worn
PASSED20TH AUGUST 20144TH SEPTEMBER 201550,591 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20134TH SEPTEMBER 201442,204 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 20124TH SEPTEMBER 201334,112 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Sidewall
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20114TH SEPTEMBER 201224,859 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201010TH NOVEMBER 201117,246 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20092ND OCTOBER 20107,224 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV56AKN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

BV56AKN MOT Comments

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BV56AKN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,210 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,432 miles

BV56AKN FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration BV56AKN was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 122,210 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 6,432 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV56AKN has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 34 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 12 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does BV56AKN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 13th July 2026 BV56AKN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV56AKN Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 13th July 2026 BV56AKN does have Tax. Read more

When does BV56AKN Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV56AKN will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV56AKN MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV56AKN will expire in 6 months on Sunday 3rd January 2027. Read more

When did BV56AKN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV56AKN was on Monday 15th December 2025 at 16:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV56AKN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BV56AKN we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV56AKN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for BV56AKN we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV56AKN?

BV56AKN is registered as a 2006 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has BV56AKN done?

The odometer reading for BV56AKN at the last MOT in December 2025 was 122,210 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,432 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV56AKN?

The vehicle BV56AKN was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is BV56AKN?

The official colour of BV56AKN is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BV56AKN have?

BV56AKN has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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