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CA56 HVL

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,371 mi
Last recorded57,371 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 HVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 57,371 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,357 miles

Front exhaust flexis deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 54,396 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,336 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 50,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,584 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 48,584 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,699 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,340 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,809 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 22,739 miles

slight body damage

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jan 2012 22,739 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

slight body damage

Pass 24 Dec 2010 16,739 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2009 10,210 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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CA56 HVL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA56 HVL, 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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CA56 HVL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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