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CE56 MFJ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,542 mi
Last recorded56,542 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 54,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 53,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,636 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,282 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 49,282 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 45,248 miles

Offside Rear tread close to legal limit inner edge 2mm

Pass 6 Dec 2018 40,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 40,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,743 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,582 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,222 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 20,511 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,856 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 13,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,696 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 4,948 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 MFJ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 MFJ registered?

CE56 MFJ is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is CE56 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 MFJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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