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CX56 SFU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,739 mi
Last recorded135,739 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 SFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,739 miles

Advise centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 135,739 miles

Advise centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,076 miles

Front Inner Advise surface Corrosion to brake disc's

Fail 18 Sep 2017 121,033 miles

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

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

Front Inner Advise surface Corrosion to brake disc's

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 101,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,888 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear discs pitted

Fail 8 Sep 2014 97,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,058 miles

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

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

n/s rear outer door handel damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear outer door handel damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,816 miles

n/s and o/s front, o/s rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 70,816 miles

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

n/s and o/s front, o/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,835 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 61,835 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,575 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CX56 SFU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CX56 SFU, 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 CX56 SFU registered?

CX56 SFU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is CX56 SFU safe to buy?

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