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BN56 UBT

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,218 mi
Last recorded149,218 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 UBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,218 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2019 130,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

heatshield loose

Pass 24 May 2018 123,522 miles

Body has slightly corroded. Nearside and offside inner/outer sills

Body panel slightly loose Offside front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn slightly on edge

Centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front to rear all exhaust deteriorated but supporterd

Front wiper blades smearing slightly. Aero blades

Nails in offside rear tyre and slightly distorted on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge. 205/55r16

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 117,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn slightly on edge

Nails in nearside and offside rear tyres

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.205/55rt16

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 113,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 104,842 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 104,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,411 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 87,268 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 77,347 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,197 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,743 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,743 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 UBT is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN56 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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