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AJ56 GZU

2006 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires23 Apr 2027

Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,294 mi

Last recorded55,294 miles

Recorded on24 Apr 2026

Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 GZU

MakeFord

ModelFiesta

Year2006

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail

Pass 24 Apr 2026 55,294 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Washer nozzle weak

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,364 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer weak, advise attention soon

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 53,364 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer weak, advise attention soon

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,325 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers smearing and juddering

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer weak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes deteriorated and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,537 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum, Coolant bottle deteriorated

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes split and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant level below minimum, Coolant bottle deteriorated

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes split and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smeary

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,821 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to minimum required limit. REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 45,821 miles

Engine coolant level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to minimum required limit. REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracked, advise new tyre soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 42,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn, tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracked, advise new tyre soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Beam axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear beam axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,232 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Back of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 33,926 miles

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,786 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,343 miles

Pass 27 Dec 2013 24,851 miles

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,335 miles

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,238 miles

power steering oil leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 11,752 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

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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AJ56 GZU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AJ56 GZU, 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 AJ56 GZU registered?

AJ56 GZU is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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