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CE05 KTE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 KTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic covers on sills

Fail 11 Aug 2026 95,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic covers on sills

Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,446 miles

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

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

plastic covers on sills

Fail 4 Aug 2025 91,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic covers on sills

Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,801 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,801 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension including both rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 78,830 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension including both rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,420 miles

both front tyres perished in tread and wearing inner edges

drivers seat has movement of left hand side

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 71,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 66,554 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,681 miles

bonnet light on in dash bonnet secured shut

Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet light on in dash bonnet secured shut

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,740 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,150 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,150 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,181 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 47,574 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,080 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 37,772 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,824 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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CE05 KTE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CE05 KTE, 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 CE05 KTE registered?

CE05 KTE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is CE05 KTE safe to buy?

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