2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · LB06 GMX
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 67,786 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB06 GMX Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2017
- 67,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB06 GMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (LB06 GMX) between June 2009 and January 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
LB06 GMX Mileage History
- 03/06/200914,221 mi
- 22/06/201019,665 mi+5,444 mi
- 27/06/201126,441 mi+6,776 mi
- 27/06/201234,627 mi+8,186 mi
- 15/11/201237,417 mi+2,790 mi
- 15/11/201237,417 mi
- 10/12/201237,420 mi+3 mi
- 03/12/201345,812 mi+8,392 mi
- 01/12/201454,231 mi+8,419 mi
- 16/01/201662,919 mi+8,688 mi
- 13/01/201767,785 mi+4,866 mi
- 13/01/201767,786 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,035 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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