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CU06 XHJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 95,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 Tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 90,111 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position light goes out when stop light operated. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 Tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 82,926 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When position light operated. (4.3.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 72,338 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,014 miles

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

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 61,257 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 61,257 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger bracket detatched

Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 59,061 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,541 miles

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

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

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

slight under body corrion

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,858 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,318 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 52,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,795 miles

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,289 miles

both front tyres low

o/s/r tyre worn edges low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,270 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 22,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,319 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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CU06 XHJ 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 CU06 XHJ, 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 CU06 XHJ registered?

CU06 XHJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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