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BU56 ZXS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,141 mi
Last recorded88,141 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 88,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth And split (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet lock/catch stiff in operation

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens not fitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake low effort

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,014 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 73,014 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

EXHAUT HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,849 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,928 miles

Front radiator support brace corroded

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 59,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,336 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,674 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 37,821 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,132 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,131 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front & Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished & Should Be Renewed A.S.A.P.

Top Up Low Coolant & Oil Levels,Exhaust Emissions Very Slow To stabilise,Vehicle Appears Overdue For Servicing & Lubrication Treatment.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,463 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn, Front Brake Pads Approx 3/4 Worn,Both Front & Nearside Rear Tyres Perished,Offside Rear Tyre Tread Perished & Worn On Inner Edge.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

VEHICLE REQUIRES ANTI-CORROSION/LUBRICATION TREATMENT.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,685 miles

All Four Tyres Slightly Perished. Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 26,685 miles

All Four Tyres Slightly Perished. Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Tread Edges.

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,959 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 ZXS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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