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167,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine See sheet (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced **Seat frame broken** (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation **Brake pedal excessively creeps under load** Suspect failing master cylinder (1.2.1 (d))
Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded **Severe** (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
cover sills shields
exhaust box rusty
heat shields loose
wheel trims
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
heat shields loose
wheel trims
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
cover sills shields
exhaust box rusty
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust box rusty
wheel trims
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust box rusty
wheel trims
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driveshaft centre bearing has slight noise
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driveshaft centre bearing has slight noise
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement
plastic covers fitted obscuring testers view
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID of tread edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge/perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low edges (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight movement
plastic covers fitted obscuring testers view
engine & under covers fitted
fuel cap outer cover broken
Front bot tyres slight wear on outer edges
Rear both tyres uneven wear inner edge
Rear slight imbalance across brakes
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise nearside front tyre cut but not showing cords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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 synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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BN56 WUL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WUL, 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 WUL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2006.
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