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CU56 LJJ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,175 mi
Last recorded119,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,175 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 113,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn.

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2024 113,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn.

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn.

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

Slight corrosion; Underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Screen wash bottle leaks

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Inner sills, Floor, Front & Rear sub frames, Rear suspension arms.

Fail 28 Jun 2022 109,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

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

Screen wash bottle leaks

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Inner sills, Floor, Front & Rear sub frames, Rear suspension arms.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 108,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear suspension arms, Inner sills, Front sub frame.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 101,268 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner sills, Rear suspension arms.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,484 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Inner sills.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 84,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN NEAR TREAD WEAR BARS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,473 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,473 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,877 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LJJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJJ, 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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CU56 LJJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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