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CX56 VXS

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,271 mi
Last recorded39,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VXS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 39,271 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 39,117 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr/osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner surface very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension components very rusty

covers fitted to sills

Pass 10 Jul 2023 38,776 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

undercarriage and all its components very rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2023 38,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

undercarriage and all its components very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,167 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 13 Jul 2021 37,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,223 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,708 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 34,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Jun 2018 33,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met / may need repair or adjustment

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,502 miles

both sides rear tyres perishing and nearside rear low on edge

offside front inner disc slightly rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,073 miles

both rear tyres perishing/splitting on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 21,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,448 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,196 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,500 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 VXS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver 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 CX56 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX56 VXS registered?

CX56 VXS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is CX56 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 VXS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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