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CU56 ZVB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,983 mi
Last recorded160,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 160,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 146,838 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 146,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,280 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 123,278 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,654 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 106,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,978 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,978 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,080 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 68,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,814 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,131 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,131 miles

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

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 ZVB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZVB, 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 ZVB registered?

CU56 ZVB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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