The road tax status for ML56 HDO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for ML56 HDO?

The MOT for ML56 HDO is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 June 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of ML56 HDO?

The recorded mileage for ML56 HDO is 60,239 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ML56 HDO ULEZ compliant?

Yes, ML56 HDO (FORD FOCUS) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML56 HDO

ML56 HDO

2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/11/2006. Recorded mileage 60,239 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status: Valid until 17/06/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 60,239 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 17/06/2025

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Mileage: 60,239 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2006
Engine: 1596cc

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ML56 HDO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2024
60,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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ML56 HDO Mileage History

04/02/202253,237 mi
04/02/202253,238 mi+1 mi
25/01/202357,341 mi+4,103 mi
18/06/202460,235 mi+2,894 mi
19/06/202460,239 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 2,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML56 HDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 06:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (ML56 HDO) between February 2022 and June 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside rears (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.

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