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CN56 ZLZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,397 mi
Last recorded110,397 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 110,397 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 106,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,188 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,487 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF Front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,487 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF Front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,062 miles

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,864 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 86,372 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,921 miles

Brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Oct 2015 82,921 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Alternator drive belt starting to crack

Brake pedal rubber showing signs of wear

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable insecure handbrake bracket missing (3.5.1d)

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,387 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Handbrake cable deteriorated/split.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,347 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,078 miles

damage to n/s doors

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

damage to n/s doors

n/s mirror damaged

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 ZLZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CN56 ZLZ, 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 CN56 ZLZ registered?

CN56 ZLZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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