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BU56 AYX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,816 mi
Last recorded52,816 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 52,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,766 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 45,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,426 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,225 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,338 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,700 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 35,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BU56 AYX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BU56 AYX, 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 BU56 AYX registered?

BU56 AYX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is BU56 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 AYX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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