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BU56 ZYM

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,809 mi
Last recorded123,809 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,809 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,809 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,136 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive not serious yet it needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 119,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive not serious yet it needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,500 miles

Front wipers worn

Fail 7 Jun 2017 109,500 miles

Front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,111 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,499 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,897 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,911 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,271 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 ZYM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

BU56 ZYM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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