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AC04 STU

2006 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,818 mi
Last recorded135,818 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 STU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 129,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,783 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,742 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 103,742 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osf outer cv gaiter minor leak of grease

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,651 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 71,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,379 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,881 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges.....

front brake pads low.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,911 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,643 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 37,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AC04 STU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC04 STU, 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 AC04 STU registered?

AC04 STU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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