2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LD56 DHJ
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 172,049 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LD56 DHJ Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2015
- 172,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LD56 DHJ Mileage History
- 10/07/200992,782 mi
- 11/07/200992,782 mi
- 06/07/2010102,702 mi+9,920 mi
- 06/07/2011112,115 mi+9,413 mi
- 05/07/2012121,449 mi+9,334 mi
- 27/06/2013136,962 mi+15,513 mi
- 02/07/2014154,302 mi+17,340 mi
- 16/11/2015172,049 mi+17,747 mi
- 16/11/2015172,049 mi
Average of roughly 12,481 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
LD56 DHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (LD56 DHJ) between July 2009 and November 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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