2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LB56 AAF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving maintenance trend following a minor setback. The most recent inspection conducted in May 2024 at 176,254 miles returned a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that any mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This transition from a failure to a clean pass suggests the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard for its age and mileage. The' pattern is consistent with a vehicle of this era, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per annum. Between June 2021 and May 2024, the car covered 37,030 miles, representing a steady and predictable usage rate. A notable period is observed between June 2022 and June 2023, where the vehicle clocked over 9,000 miles in just enough months, leading to the test failure in June 2023. The lack of significant gaps suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation and has been utilized regularly between testing intervals. A physical inspection should focus on high-mileage components common to the Ford Focus of this generation. Given the 176,000-mile mark, the buyer must verify the condition of the way bushes and coil springs, which often suffer significant wear at this stage. While the 2024 test was clean, the previous failure in 2023 indicates that mechanical systems are prone to intervention. Attention should also be paid to structural corrosion on the rear sills and wheel arches, as these are the primary risks for a two-decade-old vehicle irrespective of a clean MOT history.