MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Rear seat belts not checked due to seats being folded down.
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear seat belts not checked due to seats being folded down.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear seat belts not checked seats folded down
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear seat belts not checked seats folded down
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU56 AXF is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BU56 AXF, 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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What year was BU56 AXF registered?
BU56 AXF is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.
Is BU56 AXF safe to buy?
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