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CX56 VHU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 106,392 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fender slighlty rusty

Nearside Rear Vehicles body slightly damaged.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Under-body and under -body suspension components slighlty corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 27 Aug 2024 106,342 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fender slighlty rusty

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

Nearside Rear Vehicles body slightly damaged.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Under-body and under -body suspension components slighlty corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 102,166 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles under-body and suspension components corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2023 102,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles under-body and suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,021 miles

underside has corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2022 99,021 miles

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 94,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 90,095 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 90,066 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,210 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,118 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,383 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,294 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 53,364 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,663 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 47,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 21,888 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 VHU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

CX56 VHU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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