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NL56 VCM

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 103,148 miles on the clock, averaging 5,408 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL56 VCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,148
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,408

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 reading103,148 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,408
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL56 VCM 37k53k70k87k103k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,148 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage96,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage92,119 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,089 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage87,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage82,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage79,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,529 miles
PASS
Mileage74,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,270 miles
PASS
Mileage70,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage63,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage57,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,842 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage51,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage43,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage36,796 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About NL56 VCM

What car is NL56 VCM?

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

What is the mileage of NL56 VCM?

The last recorded mileage for NL56 VCM was 103,148 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL56 VCM passed its MOT?

NL56 VCM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2021.

Is NL56 VCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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