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AF56 XRU

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,271 mi
Last recorded163,271 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XRU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 163,271 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 159,034 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 159,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 154,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 147,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,569 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 138,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 127,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 127,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,419 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,928 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside

Fail 10 Oct 2012 95,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inside

Pass 10 Oct 2011 78,313 miles

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

injector blowing?

Fail 10 Oct 2011 78,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

injector blowing?

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,905 miles

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

frnt number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,522 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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AF56 XRU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF56 XRU, 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 AF56 XRU registered?

AF56 XRU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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