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A7 VJY

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

170,167 mi
Last recorded170,167 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 170,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective torque restrictor bush split. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 170,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep splits inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective torque restrictor bush split. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 163,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front various oil leaks.

Fail 30 Oct 2024 163,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front various oil leaks.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 158,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming on metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective bushes split and contaminated with oil. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat back release handle missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 158,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion forming on metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective bushes split and contaminated with oil. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat back release handle missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 152,516 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split. ()

Central fuel tank heat shield partly insecure.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 152,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount collapsed. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber split. ()

Central fuel tank heat shield partly insecure.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front seat back release handle in-op.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat back release handle in-op.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central exhaust heat shield corroded loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 148,164 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central exhaust heat shield corroded loose.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 143,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 137,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivers seat not tilting

Fail 10 Oct 2018 132,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivers seat not tilting

Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,809 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat not tilting

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,367 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 118,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,423 miles

Both rear tyres have un even tread wear on inside edges

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2015 109,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres have un even tread wear on inside edges

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 98,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 98,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,087 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 81,787 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 81,709 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,087 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both fronr tyres worn on inner edge 195/45/16v

Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,838 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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A7 VJY is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2006 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 63,743 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 VJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A7 VJY is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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