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CX06 VLZ

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,968 mi
Last recorded86,968 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 86,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 85,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 82,955 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 82,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 79,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,528 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front / rear (4.4.3 (a))

Drivers seat has slight movement

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 74,077 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 71,604 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,137 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,506 miles

Both rear lower arms corroded

Both rear tyres has worn on inner edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 65,501 miles

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

Both rear lower arms corroded

Both rear tyres has worn on inner edge

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shockers (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,403 miles

Both front tyres has slightly worn inner edges

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shocks (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 60,057 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 57,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 53,469 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,383 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,682 miles

all four tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,669 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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CX06 VLZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red 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 CX06 VLZ, 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 CX06 VLZ registered?

CX06 VLZ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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