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CP06 VLW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

142,043 mi
Last recorded142,043 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 142,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 130,037 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 130,037 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 123,780 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 123,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/r suspension front bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,468 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 110,372 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 110,372 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure by petrol tank

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,410 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 9 Jun 2021 106,410 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,198 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 102,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,375 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 89,374 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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,846 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 62,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,650 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 36,957 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 36,957 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 27,988 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 27,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 20,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VLW, 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 CP06 VLW registered?

CP06 VLW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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