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CU56 BFY

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,826 mi
Last recorded50,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 BFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 50,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,743 miles

light surface corrosion to all components part

Fail 28 Jul 2020 46,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

light surface corrosion to all components part

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,381 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,086 miles

Nearside Rear body damage on door,

Rear coil spring corroded both, (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 2. ()

mil lamp on,

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Jul 2016 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,296 miles

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

brake pedal slightly long before brake operation

Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,291 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,968 miles

Rear seat cover obstructing operation of rear centre seat belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,949 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,924 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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CU56 BFY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU56 BFY, 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 CU56 BFY registered?

CU56 BFY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is CU56 BFY safe to buy?

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