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CE06 VSL

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,200 mi
Last recorded119,200 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 VSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,200 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi deteriorated, rear heat shield insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 119,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi deteriorated, rear heat shield insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.6mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perished, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 205/55R16 91V. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,390 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Wiper blades

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 106,384 miles

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

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

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

Front Wiper blades

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 101,523 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 101,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 93,198 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 93,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,549 miles

Handbrake performance 17%

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 85,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Handbrake performance 17%

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,846 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)

Pass 18 May 2016 74,422 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,609 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,034 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,194 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,711 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,851 miles

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

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

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 VSL is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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