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CU56 OTC

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,616 mi
Last recorded110,616 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 110,616 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 110,560 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded and bushes perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,259 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))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,604 miles

slight surface cracking front and nsr tyres

Pass 22 May 2023 99,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

tyres surface cracking

Pass 11 May 2022 96,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 96,316 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 93,428 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 90,855 miles

reversing light switch leaking

Pass 23 May 2019 87,942 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 85,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,816 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 81,816 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 77,291 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 77,291 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 71,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 52,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres perishing or start craking on outer wall, reccomend change soon

Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,611 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 39,611 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,304 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 32,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OTC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU56 OTC registered?

CU56 OTC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CU56 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 OTC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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