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MT56 XRL

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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.

At a glance

This 2006 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 109,175 miles on the clock, averaging 3,008 miles per year, well below 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 MT56 XRL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,008

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

Low mileage
Latest reading109,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,060
Average per year3,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT56 XRL 61k73k85k97k109k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage105,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage98,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage90,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage87,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage85,466 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage84,862 miles
Since last MOT+444 miles
PASS
Mileage84,418 miles
Since last MOT+1,212 miles
PASS
Mileage83,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,206 miles
PASS
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage80,696 miles
Since last MOT+1,266 miles
PASS
Mileage79,430 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage77,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,756 miles
Since last MOT+3,335 miles
PASS
Mileage74,421 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,473 miles
PASS
Mileage69,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage63,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage60,694 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XRL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MT56 XRL

What car is MT56 XRL?

MT56 XRL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MT56 XRL?

The last recorded mileage for MT56 XRL was 109,175 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT56 XRL passed its MOT?

MT56 XRL has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is MT56 XRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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