2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · ET55 FZM
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 117,979 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET55 FZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 117,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET55 FZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (ET55 FZM) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
ET55 FZM Mileage History
- 11/05/202294,264 mi
- 18/05/202294,267 mi+3 mi
- 30/05/2023102,499 mi+8,232 mi
- 08/06/2024110,746 mi+8,247 mi
- 13/06/2025117,979 mi+7,233 mi
Average of roughly 7,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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