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AD06 HCU

2006 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,138 mi
Last recorded166,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 HCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 166,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 165,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil level above maximum

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 159,629 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 150,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 144,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 143,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 141,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 138,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 138,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 134,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 122,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 110,438 miles

wipers smear

Pass 13 May 2015 96,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

signs of oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

signs of oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 87,356 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres on 1.6 mm and deep cracks on inside wall 195/50/15v

Pass 31 May 2013 72,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,843 miles

exhaust rear section is deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 44,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,618 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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AD06 HCU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD06 HCU, 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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What year was AD06 HCU registered?

AD06 HCU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AD06 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 HCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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