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SL56 DPY

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourSilver
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 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 197,129 miles on the clock, averaging 5,965 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 DPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,965

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 reading197,129 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 DPY 118k138k157k177k197k '10'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage191,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage186,370 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,366 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage180,408 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,346 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage174,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage166,423 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,779 miles
PASS
Mileage160,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,436 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage153,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage145,081 miles
Since last MOT+136,959 miles
PASS
Mileage8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage131,394 miles
Since last MOT+9,086 miles
PASS
Mileage122,308 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage117,627 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.

Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 DPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 DPY

What car is SL56 DPY?

SL56 DPY is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 DPY?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 DPY was 197,129 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 DPY passed its MOT?

SL56 DPY has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2023.

Is SL56 DPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 DPY 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 SL56 DPY?

SL56 DPY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.