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CU56 LKM

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,267 mi
Last recorded140,267 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 140,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 136,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 132,545 miles

both headlamps have broken mountings but are still secure

rear seat belt buckles have a stiff operation

Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has no wear left in it

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 110,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 97,119 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,944 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 56,122 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 56,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,403 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,779 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 373,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,385 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes have a 24% imbalance

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,852 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,245 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,280 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged but still able to see out of it

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 LKM is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU56 LKM, 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 LKM registered?

CU56 LKM is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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