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HW56 GWL

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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.

MOT & Mileage History for HW56 GWL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,969

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,544 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HW56 GWL 14k40k67k93k120k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
PASS
Mileage119,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,544 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage101,894 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,887 miles
Since last MOT+13,697 miles
PASS
Mileage88,190 miles
Since last MOT+10,482 miles
PASS
Mileage77,708 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,477 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage67,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage59,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage56,050 miles
Since last MOT+13,563 miles
PASS
Mileage42,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,423 miles
PASS
Mileage36,064 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage30,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage26,895 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage22,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage17,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage13,745 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeHW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About HW56 GWL

What car is HW56 GWL?

HW56 GWL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2006.

Has HW56 GWL passed its MOT?

HW56 GWL has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is HW56 GWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW56 GWL 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 HW56 GWL?

HW56 GWL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.