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CU06 XGZ

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,428 miles

advise : slight play/wear in both front track control arm inner bushes

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspensions arms

Fail 12 Nov 2024 118,428 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advise : slight play/wear in both front track control arm inner bushes

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspensions arms

Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,067 miles

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

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))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 114,062 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 112,159 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 112,155 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 107,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,521 miles

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

nearside front and offside front and ..nearside rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges .plus offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,053 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 98,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 92,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 86,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,739 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,572 miles

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

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

rear tyres deformed on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,587 miles

rear tyres deformed on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 44,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres deformed on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 25,767 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 25,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XGZ is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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