2006 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · CV06 AXT

The most recent MOT on 17 February 2024 at 178,673 miles resulted in a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed by a pass. Prior to that, the test history shows a repeating pattern of immediate fail-then-pass cycles in early 2023 and 2022, indicating a worsening administrative trend where the car entered tests unroadworthy or undocumented and was quickly retested. The absence of recorded advisories or defects across all entries obscures the true mechanical condition, but the repeated failures suggest previous owners deferred basic pre-test checks. Annual mileage averages 8,934 against the 20-year lifespan, which is typical for a 2006 Ford Focus. The records show 151,747 miles on 2 February 2022, jumping to 167,866 by 6 February 2023, then 178,673 by 17 February 2024, equating to roughly 16,000 miles in year one and 10,800 in year two. The sparse five-entry history with no advisory data gives little insight into consumable wear, though the consistent February testing implies regular but minimal upkeep discipline from prior keepers. A buyer must physically verify structural integrity and corrosion on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting points, as the blank defect fields do not confirm freedom from rust. The Focus of this era commonly suffers degraded suspension bushes and coil springs by 178,000 miles, so these require hands-on inspection. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be tested on a ramp given the unexplained 2024 failure. Given the undocumented 2024 failure and two prior fail-pass cycles, treat this vehicle as unverified until a fresh MOT with full defect reporting is obtained. Previous owners skipped thorough preparation before testing, which raises the risk of hidden mechanical neglect across drivetrain and chassis components.