2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LJ06 VEX
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 86,956 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ06 VEX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2022
- 86,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ06 VEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (LJ06 VEX) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 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 (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
LJ06 VEX Mileage History
- 04/08/202286,914 mi
- 18/08/202286,956 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 1,102 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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