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CE56 XHP

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

130,212 mi
Last recorded130,212 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,212 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated advise to fit new bonnet lock (3.1 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 130,210 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 120,688 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 120,688 miles

Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 110,016 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 110,016 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,401 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,479 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,152 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2013 52,734 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,738 miles

Front wipers smearing

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 27 Sep 2010 27,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall.

n/s rear tyre slightly perished.

o/s rear tyre uneven wear on the inner edge.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre has slight damage outer sidewall.

n/s rear tyre slightly perished.

o/s rear tyre uneven wear on the inner edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,364 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 13,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XHP is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

CE56 XHP is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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