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BU56 ZXN

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,501 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 86,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill arch area

Fail 28 Sep 2020 86,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill arch area

Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,036 miles

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

front suspension components slightly corroded

seepage from steering frack

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,553 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight seepage

Fail 14 Sep 2018 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,867 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded in places

Metal feed pipe out of power steering rack corroded

Misting of oil from base of power steering rack pinion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust pipe retaining bracket badly corroded

Stone chip in front windscreen zone "A" just inside permitted size guidelines

Pass 21 Oct 2016 82,516 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,221 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,241 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,756 miles

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

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,841 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 ZXN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXN, 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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BU56 ZXN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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