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CF55 LJL

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 LJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,216 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper loose not likely to fall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Surface rust everywhere

Pass 24 Aug 2020 109,675 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,675 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,736 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 104,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,050 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened hub distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake just met legal requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,339 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 96,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,125 miles

items removed prior to test

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 93,278 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 93,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,072 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,569 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,582 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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CF55 LJL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF55 LJL, 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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What year was CF55 LJL registered?

CF55 LJL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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