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CE56 XHD

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,733 mi
Last recorded59,733 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 59,733 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 59,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 55,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/r16 Tread close and splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,443 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 51,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop light operated. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,230 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 46,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop lights operated position light goes out. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light does not working when positon lights are on. (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight damage offside door mirror (outer cover missing)

Fail 28 Oct 2021 43,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight damage offside door mirror (outer cover missing)

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,398 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 40,210 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 40,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 37,820 miles

O/S nr plate not working

O/S/R tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 35,156 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 24,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 19,734 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 19,733 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,289 miles

rear lower bumper dameged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 14,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,730 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 XHD is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

CE56 XHD is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is CE56 XHD safe to buy?

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