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CE06 CKU

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,966 mi
Last recorded127,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 CKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 117,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 117,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,222 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 113,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jan 2023 105,757 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high bonnet must be open to adjust lights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer doorsill to wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

bonnet will not open to allow safety checks for mot purposes

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,770 miles

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

exhaust centre box heat sheild is hanging down

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner and outer edges and on limit bars with casing lines showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald on inner edge and on limit on outer wear bar [205/55/r16]91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,744 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly freyed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,235 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 64,210 miles

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,981 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 57,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,395 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 25,395 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 18,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,390 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,820 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 CKU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CE06 CKU, 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 CE06 CKU registered?

CE06 CKU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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