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CE06 VYW

2006 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 68,763 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly misting

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 68,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp slightly misting

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,886 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle corroded / suspension components

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2024 64,492 miles

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

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

Rear both rear trailing arm front bushes' detreated

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 64,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear trailing arm front bushes' detreated

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,594 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 62,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 60,033 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake efficiency only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 13 Mar 2020 57,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,509 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2MM! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rubber bonding beginning to separate from metal (2.4.G.2)

oil dipstick broken

Fail 9 Feb 2018 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2MM! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rubber bonding beginning to separate from metal (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split/smearing (8.2.2)

oil dipstick broken

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 40,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,422 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 35,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 31,103 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 30,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 24,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 19,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,315 miles

damage to offside front wheel rim

Pass 13 Apr 2010 13,450 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side rear wheel cap missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,169 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 VYW 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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

CE06 VYW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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