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BN56 HLJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 110,574 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 110,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has signs of runflat damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre flat. Internal amage?

Offside Front Tyre pressures obviously incorrect

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,771 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 102,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,371 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 99,371 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,878 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 95,878 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated OSF & OSR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,499 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 82,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 76,383 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2017 76,176 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2016 70,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 70,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 66,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

air conditioning drive belt split

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,166 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 1 Jun 2012 44,489 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,489 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2011 39,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,605 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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BN56 HLJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN56 HLJ, 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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BN56 HLJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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