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CU56 ZUD

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,725 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 121,724 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 116,120 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 116,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,284 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,589 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,320 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 89,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear lense has damage

Fail 29 Oct 2014 77,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear lense has damage

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,983 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,983 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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 ZUD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZUD, 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 ZUD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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