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CN56 BAA

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,628 mi
Last recorded114,628 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 BAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 114,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,829 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 97,854 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISION OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,425 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 81,037 miles

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe mount broken (weld)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,767 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating , splitting and getting weak

n/s o/s rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,408 miles

exhaust corroded and deteriorated in places

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,371 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges

child seat fitted n/s rear

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating and splitting

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,371 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on edges

child seat fitted n/s rear

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating and splitting

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,002 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deterioating and splitting

front exhaust flexi deterioating

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre starting to mishape

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2013 47,104 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,566 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,725 miles

front brake discs corroided

Fail 25 Jul 2011 30,721 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroided

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,920 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,170 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 20,170 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CN56 BAA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CN56 BAA, 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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CN56 BAA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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