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CU56 ZWL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 ZWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 103,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 103,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,758 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 82,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 67,822 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,292 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is perishing on its outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,554 miles

the o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have perishing to their sidewalls and tread

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,565 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,563 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,544 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 ZWL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

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

Is CU56 ZWL safe to buy?

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