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CE56 ETO

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,434 mi
Last recorded151,434 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 151,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear number plate light

Pass 12 Sep 2018 134,565 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

both front tyres uneven wear and close to limit

Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

both front tyres uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,067 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 131,067 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 127,279 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,252 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,021 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 106,047 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,646 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 86,615 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,407 miles

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

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

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 ETO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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