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CA06 WVW

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,438 mi
Last recorded179,438 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 WVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 179,438 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminate when foot brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminate when position light turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering fluid is just above minimum mark

Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,110 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 170,110 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure HANGER SNAPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 162,920 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil, possible nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 162,920 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil, possible nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,701 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Rear And centre exhaust heat shields loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 142,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Crackled to chords on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Rear And centre exhaust heat shields loose

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 139,268 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose.

Front Smeary

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

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

Rear All rear metal suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,751 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear breaking up(trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield breaking away

Fail 25 Mar 2020 133,751 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear breaking up(trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield breaking away

Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,541 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2019 129,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f inner surfaces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2018 123,548 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,933 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,316 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 25 Jul 2012 68,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 55,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,850 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,136 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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CA06 WVW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA06 WVW, 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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CA06 WVW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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