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BD56 TBU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 153,200 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 153,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Vehicle smokes on start up (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low in tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2023 149,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Vehicle smokes on start up (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low in tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 146,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 141,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 133,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,054 miles

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 116,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2018 116,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 108,056 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 99,947 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,947 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 83,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,959 miles

N/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight buckle on o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 May 2012 70,914 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 70,911 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2011 65,706 miles

N/s/f tyre low on tread

Slight buckle on n/s/f & o/s/r road wheels

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off/side/rear tyre has got a spot on the side wall where the tyre goes inwards.

Pass 19 May 2009 49,589 miles

advise rear pads and discs

Fail 19 May 2009 49,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rear pads and discs

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BD56 TBU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 TBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD56 TBU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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