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CU56 TVD

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,812 mi
Last recorded97,812 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 TVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,812 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 97,812 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Heatshield insecure

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Heatshield insecure

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 on limit and worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 on limit and worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 73,721 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 73,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,270 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,286 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,062 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 27,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cut in offside front tyre

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 TVD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel 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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

CU56 TVD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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