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CP56 BWE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,957 mi
Last recorded137,957 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 BWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 137,957 miles

Brakes only just passed the test.

Corrosion on radiator mounting crossmember.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Fail 31 May 2022 137,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brakes only just passed the test.

Corrosion on radiator mounting crossmember.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 12 Jun 2021 130,819 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust heat shield loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear rear sub frame & some components dry & rusty.

front exhaust pipe flexy deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 130,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust heat shield loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear rear sub frame & some components dry & rusty.

front exhaust pipe flexy deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2020 125,361 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy joint deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components very dry + some corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 125,361 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexy joint deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & components very dry + some corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 118,304 miles

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated.

rear subframe & components very dry also some corrosion.

Pass 26 May 2018 108,853 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 108,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 99,917 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner face. (3.5.1i)

rear subframe & components very dry also corrossion.

Fail 20 May 2017 99,917 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner face. (3.5.1i)

rear subframe & components very dry also corrossion.

Pass 16 May 2016 89,379 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2016 89,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust braket broken off. (7.1.1)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2015 79,536 miles

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

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

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

exhaust to body heat shields loose.

Pass 22 May 2015 79,536 miles

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

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

exhaust to body heat shields loose.

Fail 31 May 2014 65,456 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust body heat shield loose.

Pass 31 May 2014 65,456 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust body heat shield loose.

Pass 28 May 2013 54,301 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 54,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,684 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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CP56 BWE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CP56 BWE, 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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CP56 BWE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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