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CV56 EVL

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 EVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 120,819 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 120,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 113,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 113,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 96,740 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,519 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 66,529 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,828 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,139 miles

Front Brake Pads Low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,436 miles

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

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 EVL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CV56 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV56 EVL registered?

CV56 EVL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is CV56 EVL safe to buy?

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