2006 Ford Focus 2.6L Petrol · AY56 HWE
2006 Ford Focus (2.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 103,464 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY56 HWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 103,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY56 HWE 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 (AY56 HWE) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AY56 HWE Mileage History
- 27/10/2022102,017 mi
- 09/11/2022102,029 mi+12 mi
- 09/11/2023102,338 mi+309 mi
- 03/03/2025102,474 mi+136 mi
- 05/03/2026103,464 mi+990 mi
Average of roughly 431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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