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CU56 ZVV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 126,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,995 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,530 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 6 Jul 2022 85,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 2021 81,367 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking + nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2020 80,372 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 80,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,381 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,009 miles

lower reading from offside handbrake

Fail 7 Jun 2017 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

lower reading from offside handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,742 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,481 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 51,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,132 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,181 miles

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 ZVV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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