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AJ56 CUG

2006 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,821 mi
Last recorded73,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,821 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 72,235 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,645 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulder and are close to cord being exposed

Both rear tyres worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,856 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres worn inner shoulder

Fail 29 Sep 2022 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres worn inner shoulder

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,308 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,546 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,748 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 53,770 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,341 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,742 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,354 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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AJ56 CUG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AJ56 CUG, 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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AJ56 CUG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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