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CW55 HFU

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,092 mi
Last recorded95,092 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 95,092 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear ward bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 95,092 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear ward bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,344 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,369 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tryes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,504 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing holed /corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All tie bar bushes worn /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components heavily corroded (monitor) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre inner side walls starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,920 miles

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

General surface corrosion to front / rear suspension units

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded /water damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,443 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to both tyre side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,189 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Rear heat shield not secure

Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,340 miles

General under body/suspension units corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 30 Jan 2019 52,340 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective lock inop (3.1 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

General under body/suspension units corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 49,592 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,775 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,568 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 40,819 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,691 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,946 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight cracking around rear tyre walls

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 25,387 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,387 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,257 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 HFU 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 78.3%.

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 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 CW55 HFU, 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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CW55 HFU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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