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CX56 VJC

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 112,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 112,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 107,519 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 107,519 miles

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,569 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 102,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,143 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 75,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,366 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 61,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,362 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,951 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,684 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front brake pads 90% worn

offside front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,987 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 VJC is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

CX56 VJC is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is CX56 VJC safe to buy?

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