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CU06 ZSE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 92,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 88,023 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 75,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,858 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 70,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,574 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 63,147 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and tread worn low

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front wiper blades juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear coil springs rusty

nearside and offside rear suspension arms rusty

nearside rear tyre worn low and in poor condition

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

outer sill covers fitted (unable to see condition of outer sills)

Fail 23 Nov 2020 63,143 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill (under outer sill cover) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside front wiper blades juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear coil springs rusty

nearside and offside rear suspension arms rusty

nearside front tyre inner edge worn and tread worn low

nearside rear tyre worn low and in poor condition

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

outer sill covers fitted (unable to see condition of outer sills)

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,144 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,371 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,094 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,219 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,878 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,021 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,488 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,145 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 ZSE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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