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BU56 ZZV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,376 mi
Last recorded143,376 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 ZZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 143,376 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,406 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 139,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,545 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 129,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,088 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise exhaust system detiorating

Fail 1 Sep 2020 124,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise exhaust system detiorating

Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,812 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust boxes skinning/corroding.

Fail 15 Aug 2019 118,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust boxes skinning/corroding.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust boxes detiorating

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,951 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,951 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,285 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 92,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,440 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,133 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 70,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,794 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,219 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 ZZV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

BU56 ZZV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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