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 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 123,464 miles on the clock, averaging 6,002 miles per year, 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 SY56 VBV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,464 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,971 |
| Average per year | 6,002 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SY56 VBV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SY56 VBV
What car is SY56 VBV?
SY56 VBV is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY56 VBV?
The last recorded mileage for SY56 VBV was 123,464 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY56 VBV passed its MOT?
SY56 VBV has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2025.
Is SY56 VBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 VBV 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 VBV?
SY56 VBV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.