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CU56 LHX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,683 mi
Last recorded100,683 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 100,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,889 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,921 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,656 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 63,316 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 59,961 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,473 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 55,472 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,650 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 43,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,286 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,200 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cracked on site wall

o/s rear tyre cracked on site wall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,905 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,948 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,189 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,005 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 13,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall cut, (no cords visable)

nearside rear tyre just under 2mm tread depth,

Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,030 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 LHX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

CU56 LHX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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