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CK56 XSE

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,146 mi
Last recorded36,146 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 XSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 36,146 miles

Reversing lamp likely to become detached (4.6.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,965 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate corroded

Offside Rear drum back plate corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,775 miles

Nearside Rear drum brake plate corroded

Offside Rear drum brake plate corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,921 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Corrosion to sub-frame/suspension

Front Exhaust (flex) deterirated

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

Rear Brake drum back plates corroded

Rear Corrosion to sub-frame/suspension

Fail 5 Oct 2022 34,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Corrosion to sub-frame/suspension

Front Exhaust (flex) deterirated

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

Rear Brake drum back plates corroded

Rear Corrosion to sub-frame/suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,185 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Section of exhaust deteriorated

Front Slight surface corrosion to sub frame/suspension units

Nearside Rear Tyre aged 10 years

Rear Brake drum back plates corroded

Rear Slight surface corrosion to sub frame/suspension units

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,920 miles

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

Rear brake back plate corroded

Slight surface corrosion to Rear sub frame/suspension units

Slight surface corrosion to front sub frame/suspension units

Fail 30 Sep 2020 33,919 miles

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

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

Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Slight surface corrosion to Rear sub frame/suspension units

Slight surface corrosion to front sub frame/suspension units

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,284 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Surface corrosion to front sub frame/suspension components

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame/suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Surface corrosion to front sub frame/suspension units

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame/suspension units

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 23,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,357 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,708 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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CK56 XSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK56 XSE, 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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CK56 XSE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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