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BU56 ZZO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 145,918 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 128,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 109,854 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 90,304 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 90,304 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,791 miles

NS MIRROR BACKING COVER IS MISSING

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

THE FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

THE OS MIRROR GLASS IS BROKEN AND THE BACKING COVER IS MISSING

THE OSF BUMPER AND SPLASH GUARD ARE DAMAGED AND BROKEN

Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,791 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ADDED 1L OF ANTI FREEZE TO GET THE WATER LEVEL TO SHOW IN THE EXPANSION BOTTLE.

NS MIRROR BACKING COVER IS MISSING

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

THE COLOUR OF THE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS ARE VERY POOR

THE FRONT WISHBONE REAR INNER BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

THE OS MIRROR GLASS IS BROKEN AND THE BACKING COVER IS MISSING

THE OSF BUMPER AND SPLASH GUARD ARE DAMAGED AND BROKEN

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,265 miles

THE FRONT AND REAR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

THE NSR TYRE TREAD WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OS AND NS MIRROR BACKING COVERS ARE MISSING

THE OSF BUMPER AND SPLASH SHIELD ARE BROKEN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR AND OSR SEATBELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 18 Dec 2017 74,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE FRONT AND REAR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

THE NSR TYRE TREAD WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OS AND NS MIRROR BACKING COVERS ARE MISSING

THE OSF BUMPER AND SPLASH SHIELD ARE BROKEN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN TO THE LEGAL MIN.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR AND OSR SEATBELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,270 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF WING SPLASH GUARD IS BROKEN AND MAY TOUCH THE TYRE AT SOME TIME

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR AND OSR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILDS SEATS FITTED

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE

both mirror backing covers missing

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,269 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ADDED 2L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

ALL FRONT AND REAR INDICATOR BULB COLOUR ARE POOR

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN

THE OSF WING SPLASH GUARD IS BROKEN AND MAY TOUCH THE TYRE AT SOME TIME

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR AND OSR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILDS SEATS FITTED

VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE

both mirror backing covers missing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,955 miles

ADDED 1.5L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE FRONT OUTER PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR ANS OSR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILDS SEATS FITTED

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,881 miles

ADDED.75L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO MIN MARK

THE OSR TYRE WAS DONE TO 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE NSR TYRE BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS BUT IT IS NOT TO THE CORDS

THERE LOOKS TO BE A BAD OIL LEAK FOR THE CAM BELT END OF THE ENGINE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,881 miles

ADDED.75L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO MIN MARK

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

THE OSR TYRE WAS DONE TO 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE

THERE IS A CRACK IN THE NSR TYRE BETWEEN THE TREAD BLOCKS BUT IT IS NOT TO THE CORDS

THERE LOOKS TO BE A BAD OIL LEAK FOR THE CAM BELT END OF THE ENGINE

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 20 Dec 2013 45,918 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 45,918 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's slightly worn

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,094 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 21,428 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,791 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 ZZO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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