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EF56 DGX

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
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 2006 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 170,545 miles on the clock, averaging 15,749 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 EF56 DGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2010
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
15,749

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 reading170,545 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,280
Average per year15,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF56 DGX 58k86k114k142k171k '10'17'14

Check EF56 DGX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,545 miles
Since last MOT+11,280 miles
PASS
Mileage159,265 miles
Since last MOT+17,166 miles
PASS
Mileage142,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage140,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,400 miles
Since last MOT+13,734 miles
PASS
Mileage126,666 miles
Since last MOT+22,692 miles
PASS
Mileage103,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,974 miles
Since last MOT+23,057 miles
PASS
Mileage80,917 miles
Since last MOT+22,607 miles
PASS
Mileage58,310 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 DGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EF56 DGX

What car is EF56 DGX?

EF56 DGX is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EF56 DGX?

The last recorded mileage for EF56 DGX was 170,545 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF56 DGX passed its MOT?

EF56 DGX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2017.

Is EF56 DGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF56 DGX 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 EF56 DGX?

EF56 DGX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.