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CE56 AOG

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

173,808 mi
Last recorded173,808 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 173,808 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 9 Nov 2023 167,322 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 158,524 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 158,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 153,150 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,691 miles

Exhaust condition

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 142,691 miles

Exhaust condition

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 133,642 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,772 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,770 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,484 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 120,483 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,723 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,722 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position lock defective (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 110,522 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 110,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,059 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 101,059 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 88,864 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,864 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Oct 2012 78,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2010 58,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2010 58,455 miles

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 AOG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 AOG, 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 AOG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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