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AO05 SAX

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,244 mi
Last recorded134,244 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 SAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 134,244 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 134,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 121,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 118,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,372 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 109,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,751 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,306 miles

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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,119 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,081 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm trailing arm bush deteriated no play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,770 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,641 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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AO05 SAX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 AO05 SAX, 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 AO05 SAX registered?

AO05 SAX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2006.

Is AO05 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 SAX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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