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MT06 LJF

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 145,892 miles on the clock, averaging 9,242 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for MT06 LJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,242

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,509
Average per year9,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT06 LJF 38k65k92k119k146k '09'20'15

Check MT06 LJF

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage145,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage137,383 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,372 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage133,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage127,293 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage120,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage111,823 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage102,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,325 miles
Since last MOT+14,757 miles
PASS
Mileage87,568 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage77,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,633 miles
Since last MOT+15,788 miles
PASS
Mileage61,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,270 miles
PASS
Mileage48,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,350 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,225 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About MT06 LJF

What car is MT06 LJF?

MT06 LJF is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MT06 LJF?

The last recorded mileage for MT06 LJF was 145,892 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT06 LJF passed its MOT?

MT06 LJF has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 26 Nov 2020.

Is MT06 LJF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT06 LJF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MT06 LJF?

MT06 LJF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.