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CE56 CEA

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,585 mi
Last recorded139,585 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 139,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X2 places. Front flexi. Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 125,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 116,096 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,604 miles

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 90,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,090 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement s (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,918 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,127 miles

Both rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 18 Sep 2013 77,075 miles

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

ALL 4 Tyres perished in tread area

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,512 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,608 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CEA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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