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BD56 ZWE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,397 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts have wear to the edges (5.2.3 (e))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front and rear subframes and components

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

factory plastic lower sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front and rear subframes ,The underbody and components .

early signs of corrosion to the n/s/rear outer sill area

front numberplate is sligtly damaged

lower plastic factory sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight wear to the outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front and rear subframes

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

front number plate is slightly damaged

lower plastic factory sill covers fitted not allowing a full lower sill inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2024 94,341 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint nut appears to be loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (4.4.3 (a))

early signs of age related corrosion to the front and rear subframes

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

front number plate is slightly damaged

lower plastic factory sill covers fitted not allowing a full lower sill inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

early signs of corrosion to the underbody and front/rear axles areas

factory lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

front number plate is cracked

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to the edges

Fail 26 Jul 2023 90,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes protected by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

early signs of corrosion to the underbody and front/rear axles areas

factory lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

front number plate is cracked

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to the edges

Pass 29 Jul 2022 88,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes protected by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear subframe and adjoining components

factory lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2022 88,959 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes protected by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

early signs of age related corrosion to the rear subframe and adjoining components

factory lower plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

n/s/front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 76,120 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,775 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 6 Aug 2015 61,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,520 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 57,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre starting to wear low to around 3mm and is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,552 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,552 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,315 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 ZWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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