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BU56 ZYC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,159 mi
Last recorded116,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,159 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front wings corroded/ holed by outer sills

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated and starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing/cracking, tyre is also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 116,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, on inner surfaces, also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front wings corroded/ holed by outer sills

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated and starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing/cracking, tyre is also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front wings corroded and weak in places

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 108,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both front wings corroded and weak in places

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 102,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,580 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,250 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,179 miles

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,817 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,936 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,531 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 ZYC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

BU56 ZYC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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