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CE06 LJA

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,489 mi
Last recorded123,489 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 LJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 123,489 miles

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

Suspension and Chassis components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,176 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 122,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 122,098 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 119,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,249 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 108,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,879 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,842 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated/worn. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake button cover missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,078 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,083 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,509 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 LJA 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 81.8%.

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 LJA, 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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CE06 LJA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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