2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LX55 LKY
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 110,054 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX55 LKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 110,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX55 LKY 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 (LX55 LKY) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 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 (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
LX55 LKY Mileage History
- 12/02/2024100,632 mi
- 10/02/2025104,331 mi+3,699 mi
- 19/02/2025104,443 mi+112 mi
- 02/04/2026110,025 mi+5,582 mi
- 04/04/2026110,054 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 4,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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