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CX55 KAU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,085 mi
Last recorded145,085 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 KAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 145,085 miles

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

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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 145,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,754 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 121,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 111,693 miles

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

all tyres low tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,358 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 90,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,534 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,933 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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CX55 KAU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX55 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX55 KAU registered?

CX55 KAU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is CX55 KAU safe to buy?

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