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BK56 FUE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,221 mi
Last recorded199,221 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 FUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 199,221 miles

Body condition generally poor

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

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

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 198,306 miles

Front Body damage

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 196,337 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 191,257 miles

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

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 191,255 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wing Corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 186,716 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Engine cover and under tray fitted limiting view of components

Nearside Front Wing holed by corrosion but not within 30cm of mounting point - ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPAIR

Offside Front Wing holed by corrosion but not within 30cm of mounting point - ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPAIR

Rear engine mount worn

Pass 26 Nov 2020 183,068 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust silencer corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 183,068 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust silencer corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 169,598 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 169,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 154,390 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 154,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,697 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,681 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen Damaged Outside Of Swept Area

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 52,860 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 52,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 36,116 miles

n/s rear tyre outer wall showing signs of cracking slightly allso small pin type nail in tread area

Pass 15 May 2010 25,776 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 25,776 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread area slightly misshapped but legal at time of test suggest recheck after wheel repair

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,990 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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BK56 FUE 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 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 BK56 FUE, 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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BK56 FUE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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