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BF56 UZB

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 UZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 10 Apr 2025

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,284 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose / adrift

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in main tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,086 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,086 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished in main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021

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

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

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

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

digital dispaly fault

heat shield insecure rear exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2021

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

digital dispaly fault

heat shield insecure rear exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,285 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose by fuel tank

Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose by fuel tank

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,127 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 4 Oct 2017 74,768 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/f wheel rim damage

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated and unbonding

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,464 miles

rear heat shield insecure

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,464 miles

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

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2015 68,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

washer jets poor

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

washer jets poor

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,661 miles

front suspension arm bushes deteriated

n/s/r wheel rim damaged slight split

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs corroded brake surface

front suspension arm bushes deteriated

n/s/r wheel rim damaged slight split

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,911 miles

front brake discs started to lip

Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,911 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs started to lip

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,648 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,454 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 32,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

small cut in nearside tyrewall

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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BF56 UZB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BF56 UZB, 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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BF56 UZB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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