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CX56 YOE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,517 mi
Last recorded109,517 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 109,517 miles

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2026 109,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bodywork damaged

bonnet pull lever incomplete

Pass 11 Aug 2025 101,752 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 101,752 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,479 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 84,899 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,524 miles

PRS .heat shield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PRS .heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,250 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 64,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 58,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,297 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 50,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,770 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,110 miles

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

ex centre heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,851 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,223 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 10,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,008 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 YOE 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 78.3%.

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 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 YOE, 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 YOE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is CX56 YOE safe to buy?

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