2006 Ford Focus 2.5L Petrol · GK56 RXF
2006 Ford Focus (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 71,479 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK56 RXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 71,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GK56 RXF 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 (GK56 RXF) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”.
GK56 RXF Mileage History
- 24/10/202265,242 mi
- 18/10/202368,002 mi+2,760 mi
- 22/11/202469,843 mi+1,841 mi
- 20/11/202571,469 mi+1,626 mi
- 02/12/202571,479 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,007 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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