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CU06 CHN

2006 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 CHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,823 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2020 138,823 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,899 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 132,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 127,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,428 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise fuel tank strap corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,133 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight coolant leak (possible water pump)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 110,106 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight coolant leak (possible water pump)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,593 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 77,599 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 May 2014 77,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,820 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 31,820 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2010 22,950 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,528 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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CU06 CHN is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU06 CHN, 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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CU06 CHN is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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