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CV56 EVJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,089 mi
Last recorded178,089 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 EVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 178,089 miles

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 178,089 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 162,191 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 157,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer wall close to cords

Pass 2 Jul 2016 153,487 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 148,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2014 144,018 miles

universal ball jiont boots fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2014 144,017 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

universal ball jiont boots fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 140,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs

rust on rear suspension arms

rust on sills +under sills +floors +chassis +under body rust

suspension bushes cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 140,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs

rust on rear suspension arms

rust on sills +under sills +floors +chassis +under body rust

suspension bushes cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 103,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres close to limits 2mm

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,189 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 75,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CV56 EVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV56 EVJ, 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 CV56 EVJ registered?

CV56 EVJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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