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A3 SBO

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,780 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,186 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 90,756 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 89,256 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 83,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 78,190 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 77,657 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 77,657 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 72,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,043 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 53,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads not visable

Fail 7 May 2013 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads not visable

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,501 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 22,129 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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A3 SBO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A3 SBO, 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 A3 SBO registered?

A3 SBO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is A3 SBO safe to buy?

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