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OU56 XDE

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1997cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 117,108 miles on the clock, averaging 11,495 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for OU56 XDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,495

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,825
Average per year11,495
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU56 XDE 26k49k72k94k117k '09'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,108 miles
Since last MOT+11,825 miles
PASS
Mileage105,283 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage100,073 miles
Since last MOT+20,584 miles
PASS
Mileage79,489 miles
Since last MOT+12,679 miles
PASS
Mileage66,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage57,625 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,398 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage38,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,288 miles
Since last MOT+11,852 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,436 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About OU56 XDE

What car is OU56 XDE?

OU56 XDE is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OU56 XDE?

The last recorded mileage for OU56 XDE was 117,108 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU56 XDE passed its MOT?

OU56 XDE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2017.

Is OU56 XDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU56 XDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OU56 XDE?

OU56 XDE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.