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BU56 ZYH

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 82,243 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 75,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 69,607 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,900 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges-Rear brake pads have approx 3000miles left in them

Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,900 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges-Rear brake pads have approx 3000miles left in them

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,049 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,299 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,792 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 46,792 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,997 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,981 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,475 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,341 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 17,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,583 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 ZYH is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

BU56 ZYH is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is BU56 ZYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 ZYH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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