2006 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · AD06 LUR

The 2006 Ford Focus presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 20 December 2023 at 102,909 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 21 November 2022 at 98,875 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a fail on 17 November 2022 at the same 98,875 miles, yet the record lists no defects, indicating the failure arose from administrative or unlogged test issues rather than a mechanical fault. No recurring advisories or worsening conditions appear across the four entries. The odometer shows 102,909 miles against a 20-year lifespan, an average of roughly 5,145 miles per year. This is low for the age and suggests light use or extended periods off the road. Between the 29 October 2021 test at 93,188 miles and the November 2022 tests at 98,875 miles the car covered 5,687 miles in thirteen months, then added only 4,034 miles across the following thirteen months to December 2023. The sparse record gives three passes and one anomalous fail, with no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns flagged at any stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT lineage. Low annual mileage and the 2022 gap between failure and pass hint the car may have stood idle, raising the risk of perished rubber suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, or seized brake calipers not caught in a stationary test. The absence of advisories means the tester saw no immediate wear, but 2006-era Ford structural sections can corrode unseen behind sills and subframes. Verify the V5C and confirm the 17 November 2022 failure cause with DVSA, since no defect data accompanies it. Check underside for rust, test brake binding after a short drive, and scrutinise tyre sidewalls for age cracking before purchase.