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CE06 CAU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,519 mi
Last recorded102,519 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 CAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,519 miles

Foreign objects in tyres

Front Registration plate cracked

rust and corrosion noted under vehicle front and rear axle at prescibed areas and testable components.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Foreign objects in tyres

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rust and corrosion noted under vehicle front and rear axle at prescibed areas and testable components.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,765 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,099 miles

Central Rear Rear exhaust system rusty

Rear Rear suspension/subframe rusty,

Fail 5 Mar 2024 97,064 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Rear exhaust system rusty

Rear Rear suspension/subframe rusty,

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,743 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 84,739 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,275 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside handbrake slightly low

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,688 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,001 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

slight 'hum' from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,731 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,726 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,705 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,784 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,042 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,096 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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CE06 CAU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver 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 CE06 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE06 CAU registered?

CE06 CAU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is CE06 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE06 CAU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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