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CV56 TAU

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 TAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,112 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 111,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,961 miles

Baby seat fitted

Fuel flap loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 80,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working Offside (1.2.1b)

Baby seat fitted

Fuel flap loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 75,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 59,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,336 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 45,837 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,969 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,289 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 TAU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

CV56 TAU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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