BT56 ETA

2006 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1753 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
91,383 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 91,383 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently not valid, requiring immediate verification.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 11,327 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, as evidenced by 146,710 miles in Nov 2018 and 156,727 miles in Oct 2019.

Things to check

  • Severe engine and cooling system issues reported in community knowledge for this 2006 Ford model.
  • The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2020-11-27, indicating it is overdue for a test.
  • The 2010-11-24 MOT failure for a damaged windscreen and non-functional lamps, followed by a retest pass, suggests a reactive maintenance approach.
  • The 2010-11-24 MOT failure for a deteriorated rear registration plate and non-functional lamps, followed by a retest pass, suggests a reactive maintenance approach.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 11,327 miles/year, indicating regular use without suspicious gaps.
  • No recorded MOT failures or dangerous defects in the provided history, suggesting a generally well-maintained vehicle.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history as per the community knowledge, indicating diligent owner care.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars indicates a reasonable level of safety for its age.

Mileage history

Nov 2010: 91,383 mi FAILNov 2010: 91,383 mi PASSNov 2011: 108,791 mi FAILNov 2011: 108,799 mi PASSNov 2012: 116,750 mi FAILNov 2012: 116,750 mi PASSNov 2013: 122,761 mi PASSNov 2013: 122,761 mi FAILNov 2014: 128,759 mi FAILNov 2014: 128,759 mi PASSNov 2015: 132,674 mi PASSOct 2016: 136,930 mi PASSNov 2017: 139,574 mi FAILNov 2017: 139,574 mi PASSNov 2018: 146,710 mi PASSOct 2019: 156,727 mi PASS157k124k91kNov 2010Oct 2019

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2010 FAIL 91,383 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2010 PASS 91,383 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 108,791 mi
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nov 2011 PASS 108,799 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 116,750 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2012 PASS 116,750 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 122,761 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust centre section corroded
Nov 2013 FAIL 122,761 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
USER ENTERED exhaust centre section corroded
Nov 2014 FAIL 128,759 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nov 2014 PASS 128,759 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 132,674 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 136,930 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 139,574 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nov 2017 PASS 139,574 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 146,710 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2019 PASS 156,727 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT56 ETA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.