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SY56 LWE

2006 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 117,976 miles on the clock, averaging 12,110 miles per year, above 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 SY56 LWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,976
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,110

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,976 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,110
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY56 LWE 19k44k69k93k118k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,976 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage108,048 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage97,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,365 miles
PASS
Mileage87,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,191 miles
PASS
Mileage76,832 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,802 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage67,712 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,701 miles
Since last MOT+15,000 miles
PASS
Mileage52,701 miles
Since last MOT+16,648 miles
PASS
Mileage36,053 miles
Since last MOT+16,678 miles
PASS
Mileage19,375 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

RegistrationSY56 LWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 LWE

What car is SY56 LWE?

SY56 LWE is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 LWE?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 LWE was 117,976 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 LWE passed its MOT?

SY56 LWE has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2017.

Is SY56 LWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 LWE 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 SY56 LWE?

SY56 LWE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.