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BU56 ZXL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,009 mi
Last recorded198,009 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 198,009 miles

THE FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES LOOK POOR

THE REAR OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO TELL IF IT IS A FUEL OR OIL LEAK OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY

Fail 14 Oct 2019 198,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

THE FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES LOOK POOR

THE REAR OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW

UNABLE TO TELL IF IT IS A FUEL OR OIL LEAK OFF THE ENGINE UNDER TRAY

Pass 25 Oct 2018 178,846 miles

Advise rear b/pads 50%worn

Pass 4 Oct 2017 158,495 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 158,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 120,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,609 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 83,858 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Oct 2013 83,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,944 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,645 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,005 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 31,005 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 12,909 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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BU56 ZXL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BU56 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

BU56 ZXL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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