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RX56 XLH

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 144,016 miles on the clock, averaging 7,835 miles per year, around 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 RX56 XLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,835

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year323
Average per year7,835
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX56 XLH 39k65k92k118k144k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,016 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,693 miles
Since last MOT+14,917 miles
PASS
Mileage128,776 miles
Since last MOT+314 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,462 miles
Since last MOT+15,046 miles
PASS
Mileage113,416 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,841 miles
PASS
Mileage102,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,570 miles
Since last MOT+9,957 miles
PASS
Mileage92,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,030 miles
PASS
Mileage91,583 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage84,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage70,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage64,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,085 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage59,557 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage55,443 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage51,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage46,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,455 miles
PASS
Mileage39,269 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About RX56 XLH

What car is RX56 XLH?

RX56 XLH is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RX56 XLH?

The last recorded mileage for RX56 XLH was 144,016 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX56 XLH passed its MOT?

RX56 XLH has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2023.

Is RX56 XLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX56 XLH 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 RX56 XLH?

RX56 XLH is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.