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CX56 VHY

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,774 mi
Last recorded147,774 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 147,774 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 143,437 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Nearside BUMPER DAMAGE

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 143,437 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Nearside BUMPER DAMAGE

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 130,412 miles

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

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,264 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 117,264 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,222 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,210 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,210 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 78,014 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 78,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 71,593 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,070 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little movement. o/s/r brake is slightly binding. o/s parking brake poor performance on balance test 29% variance.

Rear indicators are pale to excess. headlight aim correct,adjuster not on "0"

Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little movement. o/s/r brake is slightly binding. o/s parking brake poor performance on balance test 29% variance.

Rear indicators are pale to excess. headlight aim correct,adjuster not on "0"

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r outer

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,610 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,214 miles

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

both rear indicators fading

nearside front wing damage

Fail 10 Jul 2012 35,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators fading

nearside front wing damage

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,632 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 27,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,729 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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CX56 VHY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VHY, 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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CX56 VHY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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