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MT56 HLU

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
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 1596cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 142,478 miles on the clock, averaging 5,980 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT56 HLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,980

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year228
Average per year5,980
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT56 HLU 44k69k93k118k142k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,478 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,821 miles
PASS
Mileage134,429 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,405 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage132,433 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
PASS
Mileage132,388 miles
Since last MOT+328 miles
PASS
Mileage132,060 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage131,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,052 miles
PASS
Mileage130,483 miles
Since last MOT+639 miles
PASS
Mileage129,844 miles
Since last MOT+752 miles
PASS
Mileage129,092 miles
Since last MOT+712 miles
PASS
Mileage128,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,416 miles
PASS
Mileage125,964 miles
Since last MOT+11,604 miles
PASS
Mileage114,360 miles
Since last MOT+13,441 miles
PASS
Mileage100,919 miles
Since last MOT+12,988 miles
PASS
Mileage87,931 miles
Since last MOT+14,279 miles
PASS
Mileage73,652 miles
Since last MOT+13,109 miles
PASS
Mileage60,543 miles
Since last MOT+16,512 miles
PASS
Mileage44,031 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MT56 HLU

What car is MT56 HLU?

MT56 HLU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MT56 HLU?

The last recorded mileage for MT56 HLU was 142,478 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT56 HLU passed its MOT?

MT56 HLU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is MT56 HLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 HLU 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 MT56 HLU?

MT56 HLU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.