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CV56 HLJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,721 mi
Last recorded90,721 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,721 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Advise slight corrosion rear subframe/susp comp/inners ills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,378 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame and suspension components rusty /suspension mount points inner sills rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 89,965 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Advise front mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre edge advise worn smooth but remains legal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame/suspension arm/mounting point area’s and underside rear Genaral corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise several tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,444 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TYRE EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER SIDE VEHICLE CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,020 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear underside corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,491 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2020 88,197 miles

Rear suspension light corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2020 88,197 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension light corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 87,287 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,962 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,962 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,073 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,983 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,896 miles

both front discs worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 47,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,703 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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CV56 HLJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HLJ, 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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CV56 HLJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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