Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 131,124 miles on the clock, averaging 6,904 miles per year, below 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 GV56 HTE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,124 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,676 |
| Average per year | 6,904 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
EGR valve blocking/sticking
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV56 HTE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About GV56 HTE
What car is GV56 HTE?
GV56 HTE is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.
What is the mileage of GV56 HTE?
The last recorded mileage for GV56 HTE was 131,124 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV56 HTE passed its MOT?
GV56 HTE has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 25 Oct 2025.
Is GV56 HTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV56 HTE 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 GV56 HTE?
GV56 HTE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.