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AD06 SMO

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,982 mi
Last recorded186,982 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 SMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 186,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 186,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Window in an unacceptable condition REAR TAIL GATE GLASS LOOSE & INSECURE. (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 171,166 miles

FUEL TANK HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND INSECURE.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS 1/2 WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 171,071 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT DISCS BELOW MIN. THICKNESS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

FUEL TANK HEAT SHEILD LOOSE AND INSECURE.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS 1/2 WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 163,881 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 153,949 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre just under 3mmand some uneven wear on inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm.

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Fail 3 May 2019 153,949 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside. (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre just under 3mmand some uneven wear on inside edge.

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm.

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 142,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 142,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 134,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,286 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 128,286 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 124,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 120,197 miles

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

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

center exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 107,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,938 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Jun 2012 90,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars and splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars and splitting

Fail 29 Jun 2011 74,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars and splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars and splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,999 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,417 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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AD06 SMO is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD06 SMO, 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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AD06 SMO is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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