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BN56 UNK

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,819 mi
Last recorded156,819 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 UNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,506 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 119,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 114,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,566 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,648 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,719 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,698 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 64,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,450 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,027 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,140 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 UNK is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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