Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 117,471 miles on the clock, averaging 6,812 miles per year, 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 RO56 OBW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,471 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,260 |
| Average per year | 6,812 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO56 OBW |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RO56 OBW
What car is RO56 OBW?
RO56 OBW is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RO56 OBW?
The last recorded mileage for RO56 OBW was 117,471 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO56 OBW passed its MOT?
RO56 OBW has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Feb 2025.
Is RO56 OBW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO56 OBW 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 RO56 OBW?
RO56 OBW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.