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 1997cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 113,128 miles on the clock, averaging 10,298 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for SL56 UEM
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 113,128 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 328 |
| Average per year | 10,298 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL56 UEM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1997cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SL56 UEM
What car is SL56 UEM?
SL56 UEM is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1997cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 UEM?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 UEM was 113,128 miles, recorded on 24 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 UEM passed its MOT?
SL56 UEM has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2016.
Is SL56 UEM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 UEM 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 SL56 UEM?
SL56 UEM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.