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VE56 DLU

2006 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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 1997cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 117,623 miles on the clock, averaging 8,666 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for VE56 DLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,623
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,666

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,623 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,201
Average per year8,666
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE56 DLU 24k47k71k94k118k '09'20'15

Check VE56 DLU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,201 miles
PASS
Mileage114,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage105,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage100,034 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage91,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,487 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage85,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage73,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,221 miles
PASS
Mileage63,690 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,686 miles
Since last MOT+634 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,629 miles
PASS
Mileage54,423 miles
Since last MOT+10,157 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,266 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage33,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage23,883 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.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 DLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About VE56 DLU

What car is VE56 DLU?

VE56 DLU is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VE56 DLU?

The last recorded mileage for VE56 DLU was 117,623 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE56 DLU passed its MOT?

VE56 DLU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2020.

Is VE56 DLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE56 DLU 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 VE56 DLU?

VE56 DLU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.