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CA06 YWU

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 YWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 142,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 133,434 miles

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

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

underside very corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,701 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside very corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 126,570 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside very corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,159 miles

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

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

underside very corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,554 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre cutting out on inside of tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 106,837 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 106,836 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension /subframe corroded ,front discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trialing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 960,036 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 96,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 87,673 miles

front wipers worn/smearing screen

Pass 26 May 2015 79,784 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 79,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 71,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2012 52,949 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)

Fail 28 May 2012 52,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,291 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 YWU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YWU, 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 CA06 YWU registered?

CA06 YWU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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