2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AY56 XBX
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 156,271 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY56 XBX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 156,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY56 XBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (AY56 XBX) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AY56 XBX Mileage History
- 08/09/2022148,432 mi
- 08/09/2022148,432 mi
- 13/09/2023156,271 mi+7,839 mi
- 13/09/2023156,271 mi
Average of roughly 7,732 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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