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CE56 ZSY

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,578 mi
Last recorded131,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 131,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 128,573 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,799 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 115,129 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 115,124 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 110,171 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,266 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 83,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,094 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,182 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 51,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 51,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,713 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 31,925 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 31,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 16,933 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 ZSY is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

CE56 ZSY is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is CE56 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 ZSY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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