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BN56 ULA

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,037 mi
Last recorded107,037 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ULA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 107,037 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 106,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,295 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 100,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 86,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 77,746 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 77,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,598 miles

Rear brakes require a service inspection ,due to parking brake only just meeting min requirements . passed at 19%. min requirement is 16%

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,436 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 47,698 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 43,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,724 miles

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

wear to brake discs.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 37,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,192 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,680 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

very slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,341 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 ULA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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