2006 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · BD06 AZC

The 2.0-litre petrol Focus is unlikely to be frugal — realistic fuel economy is in the low-to-mid 30s mpg, and given the mileage on this example, fuel will be a significant annual cost. Road tax for a 2006 petrol Focus of this engine size typically sits in a mid-range band, and insurance is usually reasonable given the Focus's group rating, though premiums vary by driver.

Maintenance costs on a high-mileage 20-year-old Focus tend to be modest in absolute terms — parts are cheap and widely available — but frequency rises as the car ages. Expect wear items such as suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust sections and cooling system components to need attention. A realistic annual running cost for this vehicle, including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance, would be in the region of £1,400-£1,800, with the higher figure more likely if the car needs remedial work following purchase.

Because the 2024 and 2025 MOT records do not list the specific defects that caused the failures, you cannot rely on the history to tell you what was repaired. On inspection, pay particular attention to the areas most commonly flagged on the Ford Focus model as a whole — tyres, headlamp condition and corrosion — as these are the top three failure reasons across the 1,093,602 Focus records analysed. Inspect the sills, wheel arches and rear crossmember closely for corrosion, and check the headlamps for condensation or cracked lenses.

For this specific high-mileage petrol example, also inspect the cooling system, timing belt service interval (if due, this is a sizeable job on the 2.0-litre engine), clutch wear, and the condition of the exhaust. A compression test or at least a thorough warm-start test will give some reassurance about engine internals given the odometer reading. Finally, check for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, and inspect the underside for any signs of recent welding or underseal hiding corrosion.