2006 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · SL56 DPY
2006 Ford Focus (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 197,129 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 DPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 197,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 DPY 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 (SL56 DPY) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SL56 DPY Mileage History
- 21/06/2022191,297 mi
- 21/06/2022191,297 mi
- 21/06/2023197,129 mi+5,832 mi
- 03/07/2023197,129 mi
Average of roughly 5,647 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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