2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · LN56 XGS
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 171,965 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN56 XGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 171,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
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LN56 XGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (LN56 XGS) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached as marked on arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
LN56 XGS Mileage History
- 19/05/2023161,839 mi
- 14/05/2024167,899 mi+6,060 mi
- 15/05/2024167,902 mi+3 mi
- 16/04/2025171,963 mi+4,061 mi
- 24/04/2025171,965 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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