2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG56 XWE
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 4,121 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG56 XWE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 4,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG56 XWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (NG56 XWE) between February 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
NG56 XWE Mileage History
- 17/02/2022128,530 mi
- 22/02/2022128,530 mi
- 18/09/20234,121 mi-124,409 mi
Average of roughly -78,656 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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