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BN56 SZE

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,026 mi
Last recorded105,026 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 105,026 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 141,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,135 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 97,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,892 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,885 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 83,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,160 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,160 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,059 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,059 miles

Damage to offside front tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,701 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,593 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes splitting ans slight play

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside front wheel slightly buckled in several places

rear trailing arm bushes splitting and slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,644 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge & 2mm

offside front tyre worn bold on edges & 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,124 miles

nearside front tyre worn bold on inner edge & 2mm

offside front tyre worn bold on edges & 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,810 miles

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

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

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 SZE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 SZE registered?

BN56 SZE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is BN56 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 SZE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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