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BD56 XZW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,421 mi
Last recorded72,421 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,421 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule recommend replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower arm rearward bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,758 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corrosion nearing legal limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower [rearward]bushes deteriorated, recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 69,490 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 69,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

lot of condensation in offside headlamp [not effecting beam pattern]

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower [rearward] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in offside headlamp [not effecting beam pattern

Fail 28 Jul 2022 67,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated near to legal limit ,recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower [rearward] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation in offside headlamp [not effecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,100 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,917 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 57,917 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 55,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jun 2015 39,931 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 38,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 35,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 8,792 miles

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 XZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 XZW registered?

BD56 XZW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is BD56 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 XZW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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