Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 177,735 miles on the clock, averaging 15,893 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.
MOT & Mileage History for AK56 YLW
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,735 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,047 |
| Average per year | 15,893 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
EGR valve blocking/sticking
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK56 YLW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AK56 YLW
What car is AK56 YLW?
AK56 YLW is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2006.
What is the mileage of AK56 YLW?
The last recorded mileage for AK56 YLW was 177,735 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK56 YLW passed its MOT?
AK56 YLW has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2017.
Is AK56 YLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK56 YLW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AK56 YLW?
AK56 YLW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.