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CE56 AAO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,328 mi
Last recorded180,328 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 AAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 180,328 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Manufacturer's latch removed but bonnet secured in a manner where there is no risk of inadvertant opening (3.1 (c))

Coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush in front of trailing arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush in front of trailing arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 180,328 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Manufacturer's latch removed but bonnet secured in a manner where there is no risk of inadvertant opening (3.1 (c))

Coolant low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush in front of trailing arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush in front of trailing arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 170,387 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wing panel corroded/holed

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Fail 13 Nov 2019 170,387 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wing panel corroded/holed

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 156,191 miles

Ancillary drive belt deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 156,191 miles

Ancillary drive belt deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,997 miles

Bonnet lock mechanism/grille missing but catch still operational

Fuel cap cover flap missing

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

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2017 137,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bonnet lock mechanism/grille missing but catch still operational

Fuel cap cover flap missing

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

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 125,312 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 110,149 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 101,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 94,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,688 miles

Corrosion in front offside and nearside brake discs

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,688 miles

Corrosion in front offside and nearside brake discs

Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,336 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,336 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,214 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CE56 AAO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE56 AAO, 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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CE56 AAO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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