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GU56 FWB

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 169,156 miles on the clock, averaging 15,992 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 GU56 FWB

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
15,992

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,156 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,992
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU56 FWB 39k72k104k137k169k '09'17'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,156 miles
Since last MOT+23,484 miles
PASS
Mileage145,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,672 miles
Since last MOT+22,090 miles
PASS
Mileage123,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,582 miles
Since last MOT+24,107 miles
PASS
Mileage99,475 miles
Since last MOT+23,071 miles
PASS
Mileage76,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,299 miles
PASS
Mileage69,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
PASS
Mileage61,130 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage51,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,369 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

RegistrationGU56 FWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GU56 FWB

What car is GU56 FWB?

GU56 FWB is a silver Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GU56 FWB?

The last recorded mileage for GU56 FWB was 169,156 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU56 FWB passed its MOT?

GU56 FWB has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2017.

Is GU56 FWB ULEZ compliant?

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

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