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RV56 HLU

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 96,243 miles on the clock, averaging 4,834 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 RV56 HLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,834

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,243 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,886
Average per year4,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV56 HLU 19k38k58k77k96k '09'25'17

Check RV56 HLU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage92,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,502 miles
PASS
Mileage89,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage85,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage80,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,312 miles
PASS
Mileage77,584 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage72,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage68,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage62,659 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage53,614 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage47,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage40,479 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage34,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage31,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage28,156 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage23,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,828 miles
PASS
Mileage19,033 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RV56 HLU

What car is RV56 HLU?

RV56 HLU is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RV56 HLU?

The last recorded mileage for RV56 HLU was 96,243 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV56 HLU passed its MOT?

RV56 HLU has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.

Is RV56 HLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV56 HLU 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 RV56 HLU?

RV56 HLU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.