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GU56 DWA

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1798cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 136,522 miles on the clock, averaging 7,539 miles per year, around 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 GU56 DWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,539

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,522 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,539
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU56 DWA 39k63k88k112k137k '09'22'16

Check GU56 DWA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,522 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,100 miles
PASS
Mileage127,422 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage119,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,062 miles
PASS
Mileage112,741 miles
Since last MOT+7,539 miles
PASS
Mileage105,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,920 miles
PASS
Mileage97,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage89,744 miles
Since last MOT+8,208 miles
PASS
Mileage81,536 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage72,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,861 miles
Since last MOT+6,199 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,625 miles
PASS
Mileage54,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage47,561 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage38,821 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GU56 DWA

What car is GU56 DWA?

GU56 DWA is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GU56 DWA?

The last recorded mileage for GU56 DWA was 136,522 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU56 DWA passed its MOT?

GU56 DWA has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2022.

Is GU56 DWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU56 DWA 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 GU56 DWA?

GU56 DWA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.