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CX56 VZJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,669 mi
Last recorded113,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

engine leak oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2019 109,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

engine leak oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,038 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 90,038 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,371 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 81,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,594 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,162 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,204 miles

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)

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 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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