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DA55 SBX

2006 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,955 mi
Last recorded131,955 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 131,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 131,955 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,919 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,951 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 106,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 102,396 miles

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

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

tread depths osf3mm,osr4mm,nsf4mm,nsr4mm

Fail 8 May 2017 102,393 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

tread depths osf3mm,osr4mm,nsf4mm,nsr4mm

Fail 25 Mar 2017 102,290 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired does not work (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,578 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,235 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,192 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,192 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,589 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 41,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,700 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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DA55 SBX is a 2006 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA55 SBX, 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 DA55 SBX registered?

DA55 SBX is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is DA55 SBX safe to buy?

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