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CE56 EKX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,435 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 126,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 122,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 122,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 115,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,802 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,095 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 113,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,233 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 110,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,432 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 82,925 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 54,028 miles

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

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

nearside rear door pull missing

Fail 5 Aug 2009 34,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,206 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 EKX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

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

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