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BD56 ZTV

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,939 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s rear rubber bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 116,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s rear rubber bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,726 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and out sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension quite corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,827 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and out sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension quite corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,256 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,119 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,130 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 91,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,938 miles

both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes are slightly deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2019 85,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes are slightly deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,190 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,376 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 23,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,784 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 ZTV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver 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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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