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GP56 BUV

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 1753cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 160,147 miles on the clock, averaging 8,201 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP56 BUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,201

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,147 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP56 BUV 41k71k101k130k160k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage153,652 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage148,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage144,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,141 miles
PASS
Mileage141,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,460 miles
PASS
Mileage132,116 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage123,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,825 miles
Since last MOT+10,627 miles
PASS
Mileage113,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,198 miles
Since last MOT+13,412 miles
PASS
Mileage99,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,844 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,097 miles
PASS
Mileage65,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,929 miles
Since last MOT+10,404 miles
PASS
Mileage55,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,604 miles
PASS
Mileage47,921 miles
PASS
Mileage401,853 miles
Since last MOT+361,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,853 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 BUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GP56 BUV

What car is GP56 BUV?

GP56 BUV is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GP56 BUV?

The last recorded mileage for GP56 BUV was 160,147 miles, recorded on 29 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP56 BUV passed its MOT?

GP56 BUV has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2024.

Is GP56 BUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP56 BUV 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 GP56 BUV?

GP56 BUV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.