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CV56 LHL

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,557 mi
Last recorded63,557 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 LHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 61,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,276 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Seat belt & associated items not inspected

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55VR16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R. Seat belt & associated items not inspected

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55VR16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 47,343 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)

both front lower arm suspension bushes perished and debonded with play

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 32,530 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 32,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 24,858 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,747 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 LHL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

CV56 LHL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is CV56 LHL safe to buy?

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