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CE56 WLB

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,727 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 98,727 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,748 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock covers corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,544 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,544 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,785 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,516 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 49,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,443 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 24,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,925 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 WLB is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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