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CU06 XCS

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,272 mi
Last recorded147,272 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 XCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 147,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,985 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting bearing noisey

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,985 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting bearing noisey

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 132,788 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 132,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 126,318 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 126,318 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,257 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 123,253 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 103,082 miles

Offside Front knock from suspension

Fail 8 Jul 2016 103,082 miles

Offside Front knock from suspension

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,642 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Multiple nails in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Multiple nails in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,083 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 44,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,259 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 XCS is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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