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AV56 VBU

2007 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Red Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2007 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 179,264 miles on the clock, averaging 13,988 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AV56 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,264
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,988

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,264 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,154
Average per year13,988
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV56 VBU 55k86k117k148k179k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage169,110 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,107 miles
Since last MOT+13,416 miles
PASS
Mileage155,691 miles
Since last MOT+14,385 miles
PASS
Mileage141,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,306 miles
Since last MOT+16,631 miles
PASS
Mileage124,675 miles
Since last MOT+14,866 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,269 miles
PASS
Mileage98,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,540 miles
Since last MOT+10,198 miles
PASS
Mileage88,342 miles
Since last MOT+13,759 miles
PASS
Mileage74,583 miles
Since last MOT+19,710 miles
PASS
Mileage54,873 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About AV56 VBU

What car is AV56 VBU?

AV56 VBU is an red Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2007.

What is the mileage of AV56 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for AV56 VBU was 179,264 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV56 VBU passed its MOT?

AV56 VBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.

Is AV56 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV56 VBU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV56 VBU?

AV56 VBU is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.