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BU56 ZZW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,110 mi
Last recorded209,110 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 209,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone rear bush collar is broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heat shield on rear subframe is insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2024 194,487 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 181,097 miles

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure

Nearside Front Lower wishbone rear bush metal collar is broken

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 166,081 miles

gearbox is leaking oil

offside front tyre tread low and perished

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Fail 27 Sep 2022 166,080 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox is leaking oil

offside front tyre tread low and perished

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2021 153,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2019 136,694 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to a failure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,800 miles

both front indicators are faded

offside front tread is low

rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

rear number plate is deteriorated

screen has stone chips

Fail 26 Sep 2018 124,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front indicators are faded

offside front tread is low

rear exhaust box heat shield is insecure

rear number plate is deteriorated

screen has stone chips

Pass 20 Sep 2017 113,105 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split and worn

rear brake pads are low

screen is chipped

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,667 miles

front wishbones rear bushes are split, worn and weak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 89,767 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

front wishbones rear bushes are split and worn and close to a failure

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,805 miles

front wishbones rear bushes are split and weak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 76,805 miles

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

front wishbones rear bushes are split and weak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,590 miles

wipers clear screen poorly and close to failure

Fail 8 Oct 2012 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rea tyre wearing outer edge perished outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2012 54,468 miles

nearside rea tyre wearing outer edge perished outer wall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 10,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 9,447 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 ZZW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

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

Is BU56 ZZW safe to buy?

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