2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · NG56 XWX
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 95,055 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG56 XWX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 95,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG56 XWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Focus (NG56 XWX) between December 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 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: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Inner sill to Rear”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Inner sill to Rear ”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Bald on inner edge) (5.”.
NG56 XWX Mileage History
- 03/12/200943,672 mi
- 09/12/201053,398 mi+9,726 mi
- 10/06/201158,063 mi+4,665 mi
- 14/06/201261,581 mi+3,518 mi
- 11/06/201363,477 mi+1,896 mi
- 09/06/201465,283 mi+1,806 mi
- 12/06/201566,334 mi+1,051 mi
- 03/06/201667,764 mi+1,430 mi
- 31/05/201771,297 mi+3,533 mi
- 08/06/201874,665 mi+3,368 mi
- 05/06/201976,243 mi+1,578 mi
- 07/12/202078,144 mi+1,901 mi
- 09/12/202179,421 mi+1,277 mi
- 09/12/202179,421 mi
- 06/12/202281,814 mi+2,393 mi
- 09/12/202384,884 mi+3,070 mi
- 04/12/202488,487 mi+3,603 mi
- 09/12/202595,023 mi+6,536 mi
- 05/01/202695,055 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 3,193 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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