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BU56 ZZJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,883 mi
Last recorded66,883 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 66,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating across front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Front exhaust mounting corroded

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear sub-frame and suspensions arms corroded

Slight damage to front number plate

Under body of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 66,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 66,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,464 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,159 miles

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

o/s rear tyre outer side wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,472 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,050 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 ZZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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