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 Petrol 1798cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 140,367 miles on the clock, averaging 15,088 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for AY56 XLA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 15,088 |
| 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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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY56 XLA |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About AY56 XLA
What car is AY56 XLA?
AY56 XLA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AY56 XLA?
The last recorded mileage for AY56 XLA was 140,367 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY56 XLA passed its MOT?
AY56 XLA has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2016.
Is AY56 XLA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 XLA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AY56 XLA?
AY56 XLA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.