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CP56 EBO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,426 mi
Last recorded131,426 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 EBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 131,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges nearly bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 X arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 126,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 3 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,697 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 124,605 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 107,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,355 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,824 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 97,818 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 96,197 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 96,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 76,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2012 76,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,996 miles

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

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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CP56 EBO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CP56 EBO, 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 CP56 EBO registered?

CP56 EBO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for CP56 EBO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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