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CE56 ETV

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ETV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,286 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,171 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 94,171 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 86,866 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corroded and snapped.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face 10 mm corrosion band (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face 10 mm corrosion band (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion band on the face of the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded,loose

Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,866 miles

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

Exhaust rear bracket corroded and snapped.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face 10 mm corrosion band (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face 10 mm corrosion band (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded,loose

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,437 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,492 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,217 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,628 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 38,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,741 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,741 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,653 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 ETV is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

CE56 ETV is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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