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NL56 DHC

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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.

At a glance

This 2006 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 158,393 miles on the clock, averaging 8,868 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL56 DHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,393
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
52%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,868

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,393 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL56 DHC 39k69k99k129k158k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,624 miles
PASS
Mileage151,769 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,768 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage146,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage141,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,367 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage135,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,634 miles
PASS
Mileage128,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,234 miles
PASS
Mileage118,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,962 miles
Since last MOT+12,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,106 miles
Since last MOT+12,148 miles
PASS
Mileage93,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,958 miles
Since last MOT+11,466 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,492 miles
Since last MOT+13,955 miles
PASS
Mileage68,537 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,516 miles
Since last MOT+14,815 miles
PASS
Mileage53,701 miles
Since last MOT+14,342 miles
PASS
Mileage39,359 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NL56 DHC

What car is NL56 DHC?

NL56 DHC is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NL56 DHC?

The last recorded mileage for NL56 DHC was 158,393 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL56 DHC passed its MOT?

NL56 DHC has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2023.

Is NL56 DHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL56 DHC 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 NL56 DHC?

NL56 DHC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.