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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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 145,279 miles on the clock, averaging 9,867 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 XLB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,279 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 331 |
| Average per year | 9,867 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY56 XLB |
| 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 XLB
What car is AY56 XLB?
AY56 XLB is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
What is the mileage of AY56 XLB?
The last recorded mileage for AY56 XLB was 145,279 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY56 XLB passed its MOT?
AY56 XLB has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.
Is AY56 XLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY56 XLB 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 XLB?
AY56 XLB is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.