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CP06 VJA

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,410 mi
Last recorded118,410 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 118,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 118,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,904 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Springs and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 112,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.5 mm and side wall perished /cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 112,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2.5 mm and side wall perished /cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,863 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 109,792 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible pump or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible pump or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 101,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,382 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,924 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 91,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,981 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,723 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,035 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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CP06 VJA is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP06 VJA, 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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CP06 VJA is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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