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CE56 ZFR

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,641 mi
Last recorded128,641 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 128,641 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 128,640 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 128,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 128,490 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 128,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2015 113,893 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild loose at centre

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

Pass 5 Feb 2015 113,893 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild loose at centre

n/s/f wiper blade slightly torn but clearing screen

Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2014 95,846 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,187 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,264 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,718 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,718 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 ZFR is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

CE56 ZFR is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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