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VN56 RDY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 145,992 miles on the clock, averaging 12,309 miles per year, above 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 VN56 RDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2010
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,309

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 reading145,992 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,309
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VN56 RDY 47k72k97k121k146k '10'18'15

Check VN56 RDY

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,992 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,992 miles
Since last MOT+9,946 miles
PASS
Mileage136,046 miles
Since last MOT+12,100 miles
PASS
Mileage123,946 miles
Since last MOT+11,730 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,149 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,067 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,556 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,849 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage68,611 miles
Since last MOT+21,362 miles
PASS
Mileage47,249 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

RegistrationVN56 RDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About VN56 RDY

What car is VN56 RDY?

VN56 RDY is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VN56 RDY?

The last recorded mileage for VN56 RDY was 145,992 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN56 RDY passed its MOT?

VN56 RDY has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2018.

Is VN56 RDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN56 RDY 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 VN56 RDY?

VN56 RDY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.