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CE56 ADV

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,097 mi
Last recorded121,097 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ADV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 121,097 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Nearside Rear Lower Reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,345 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge on minimum limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge on minimum limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe into Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,239 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush cracking and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,618 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,170 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,651 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 52,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,891 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 32,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,099 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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CE56 ADV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE56 ADV, 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 CE56 ADV registered?

CE56 ADV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 ADV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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