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BN56 XZM

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,653 mi
Last recorded100,653 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 100,653 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 88,214 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 88,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,736 miles

Front Bonnet difficult to open

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,914 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front Rear wishbone bushes perishing

Offside Front Rear wishbone bush perishing

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,412 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,863 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 21,027 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 XZM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

BN56 XZM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is BN56 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 XZM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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