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AA04 SBO

2006 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,356 mi
Last recorded127,356 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 SBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 127,356 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 126,941 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 125,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,686 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,000 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 106,046 miles

n/s/r trailing arm front bush deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 99,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 94,784 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 94,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE SHOWING HEAVY WEAR ON INNER EDGE - JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME -

Pass 21 May 2016 89,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,104 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,213 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 38,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,177 miles

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

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

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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AA04 SBO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AA04 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 AA04 SBO registered?

AA04 SBO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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