2006 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RX56 UZS
2006 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 90,543 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX56 UZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 90,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX56 UZS 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 (RX56 UZS) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
RX56 UZS Mileage History
- 17/02/202276,038 mi
- 17/02/202377,646 mi+1,608 mi
- 21/03/202479,674 mi+2,028 mi
- 12/03/202581,475 mi+1,801 mi
- 07/04/202690,543 mi+9,068 mi
Average of roughly 3,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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