2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GL56 HCU
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 163,154 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 HCU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 163,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 HCU 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 (GL56 HCU) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GL56 HCU Mileage History
- 13/10/2022147,182 mi
- 09/10/2023152,988 mi+5,806 mi
- 08/10/2024162,145 mi+9,157 mi
- 09/10/2024163,154 mi+1,009 mi
Average of roughly 8,025 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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