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CU06 XFW

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 133,795 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 130,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 124,491 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,417 miles

Offside 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))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 119,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,777 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 113,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 105,695 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,693 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 99,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 90,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 89,932 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2017 86,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2017 86,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,133 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,133 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,211 miles

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 7 Mar 2013 50,038 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,746 miles

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

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

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

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 XFW is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU06 XFW, 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 XFW is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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