2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · FJ06 WBT

The 2006 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 9 August 2023 at 172,197 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared its final examination without advisories, indicating acceptable condition at that point relative to the MOT standard. Prior to this, the test on 31 July 2023 at 172,117 miles recorded a failure with no defects listed, a pattern repeated on 16 June 2021 at 165,804 miles before a pass the following day. Such back-to-back fail-and-pass outcomes with no faults noted suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical defect, though the buyer should confirm the reason with DVSA. The odometer shows 172,197 miles against an approximate 20-year lifespan, equating to around 8,610 miles per annum which is typical for the age. Mileage progression is steady rather than sporadic: the record moves from 165,804 miles in June 2021 to 169,009 miles in June 2022, then 172,117 miles by July 2023. No long dormant periods or sudden accumulation appear in the supplied data. The clean pass history across 2022 and 2023 with no advisories implies the previous keeper addressed consumables and roadworthiness items sufficiently for each annual test. Given the absence of recorded defects or advisories, the MOT file alone reveals no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion concerns requiring corrective action. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, subframe corrosion, suspension bushes, and brake disc wear, as the MOT only captures failures at the test threshold and misses incipient wear. At 172,000 miles the drivetrain and steering components warrant hands-on checks despite the clean record. The two historical fails with zero defects logged remain the only anomaly. Verify with DVSA whether these were procedural rejections or omitted fault lines before purchase. Otherwise the vehicle's test lineage shows consistent compliance over the final three years of recorded history.