2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · GL56 KTO

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2006 Ford Focus, with the most recent test on 7 June 2024 returning a pass and no advisories recorded at any point across the documented history. Two prior failures, in June 2022 and June 2024, were both followed immediately by passes the next day, suggesting minor, easily rectified items rather than structural or mechanical defects. The absence of any advisory notes across five tests indicates that components typically flagged on a high-mileage Focus, such as suspension arms, brake pipes, exhaust mounting, and underbody corrosion, have not yet reached the threshold requiring attention. This is a notably tidy record for a twenty-year-old vehicle. With 125,304 miles recorded over a twenty-year life, the Focus has covered approximately 6,265 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for its age and original market positioning. The continuous annual testing pattern with no multi-year gaps indicates the vehicle has remained in active use rather than being laid up, which is mechanically favourable as it avoids the common issues associated with prolonged stationary periods such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber components, and flat-spotted tyres. The mileage accumulation appears steady and proportionate, with no evidence of clocked readings or significant unexplained jumps between tests. Active use of this nature generally correlates with regularly exercised consumables and a maintained drivetrain. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there is no particular component flagged as approaching the failure limit, but certain items are still worth inspecting given the age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Focus is well known for wear in the front anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, and lower arm rear bushes at this mileage bracket. Check for any pulling under braking or vibration through the steering wheel, which could indicate warped front brake discs, and inspect the inner and outer faces of the discs for lipping or corrosion. Pay attention to the clutch feel and any signs of slip during hill starts, as clutch wear is common on higher-mileage examples of this model. Additionally, a thorough physical inspection should include a check for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox sump, as twenty years of use will have stressed gaskets and seals, and a careful look underneath the vehicle for any surface corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake lines, and suspension components. The tyres should be examined for even wear across the tread, as uneven patterns may indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues. Given the absence of any recorded advisories and the consistent testing history, this Focus presents a mechanically sound basis for purchase, though a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains advisable given the vehicle's age and accumulated mileage.