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CP56 GAU

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 67,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 64,294 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2019 58,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 53,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,622 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,151 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 32,831 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,366 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 18,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,009 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 10,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 10,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,400 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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CP56 GAU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU registered?

CP56 GAU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is CP56 GAU safe to buy?

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