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CW55 FFE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,943 mi
Last recorded153,943 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 FFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 153,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 150,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,590 miles

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CONTROL ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONE ARMS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CONTROL ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONE ARMS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 148,576 miles

Central Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION CRADLE CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure NOT RETAINED IN PLACE (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure NOT RETAINED IN PLACE (10.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CONTROL ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONE ARMS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CONTROL ARM (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UPPER AND LOWER WISHBONE ARMS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 16 Sep 2022 144,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2021 141,163 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

marks to windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2021 141,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

marks to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,168 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 113,160 miles

both rear suspension arms and subframe very rusty

centre and rear heat shields insecure

covers on lower outer sills

front subframe very rusty

oil leak

rear coil springs badly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear suspension arms and subframe very rusty

centre and rear heat shields insecure

covers on lower outer sills

front brake discs badly corroded ,pitted and scored on inner faces

front subframe very rusty

oil leak

rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 100,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,375 miles

Rear both rear road springs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 90,225 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both rear road springs heavily corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,376 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust front mounting slightly corroded

lower arm rear bush slight play offside

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,376 miles

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

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

exhaust front mounting slightly corroded

lower arm rear bush slight play offside

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,941 miles

rear exhaust support corroded adrift

Pass 17 Jan 2013 58,954 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 58,954 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 47,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,306 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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CW55 FFE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CW55 FFE, 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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What year was CW55 FFE registered?

CW55 FFE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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