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CT55 VHG

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,150 mi
Last recorded113,150 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 VHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear slight corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 103,460 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint The pipe at the steering reservoir has oil presence at the join. (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 103,460 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint The pipe at the steering reservoir has oil presence at the join. (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 94,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 82,729 miles

Adv both rear tyres stepping slightly

Adv corrosion on rear sub frame

Adv corrosion on rear suspension components

Adv slight corrosion on brake pipes and ferralls

coil spring corroded Both front surfaced coroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,729 miles

Adv both rear tyres stepping slightly

Adv corrosion on rear sub frame

Adv corrosion on rear suspension components

Adv slight corrosion on brake pipes and ferralls

coil spring corroded Both front surfaced coroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front bold inner edge with cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,758 miles

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

adv both front wipers starting to smear

front pads coming close to limit

offside wing mirror cracked

slight corrosion on front steering and suspension components

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,587 miles

adv front and rear coil springs coroded slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,587 miles

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

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

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

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

adv front and rear coil springs coroded slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,369 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2011 42,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,487 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 22,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,720 miles

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

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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CT55 VHG is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CT55 VHG, 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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CT55 VHG is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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