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CF06 EBN

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,011 mi
Last recorded96,011 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 EBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 96,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 96,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 95,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp affecting position lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

middle heat shields loose/rattling

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,211 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2024 94,211 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,536 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,071 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,792 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f inner arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/r, n/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 81,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s/f & n/s/f inner arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r & n/s/r inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s/r, n/s/r & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,116 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear of arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,814 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 73,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,769 miles

Central heat sheild loose

Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,765 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central heat sheild loose

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,882 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 54,417 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 54,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,360 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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CF06 EBN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CF06 EBN, 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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CF06 EBN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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