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AE56 BHN

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,220 mi
Last recorded133,220 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 BHN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 133,220 miles

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

Front & Rear suspension bushes perishing

Front & Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 130,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OUTER CABLE (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 124,967 miles

Drivers seat wont fold forward

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 124,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat wont fold forward

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,577 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wing Corroded, NOT likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded, NOT likely to cause injury

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 119,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wing Corroded, NOT likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded, NOT likely to cause injury

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,150 miles

All steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2022 114,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All steering and suspension components have surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,132 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 108,132 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 102,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,666 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,992 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyre's worn on iner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 73,927 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyre's worn on iner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 42,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2010 42,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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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AE56 BHN is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE56 BHN, 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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AE56 BHN is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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