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AJ56 HCV

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,697 mi
Last recorded83,697 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 HCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 83,697 miles

Corrosion coil springs

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 83,697 miles

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

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

Corrosion coil springs

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,247 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, plus tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,752 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 76,751 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Hole in exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,952 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

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

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

corrosion to front subframe

n/s/r tyre worn inner outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2022 72,951 miles

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

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

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

corrosion to front subframe

n/s/r tyre worn inner outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,363 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

Corrosion to steering rack mounts on subframe

Power steering feels notchy at idle

Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

Corrosion to steering rack mounts on subframe

N/s/f wheel buckled

Power steering feels notchy at idle

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,802 miles

Front slight brake fluctuation

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

general under body / suspension corrosion

head lamps deteriorated ( reduced light output )

Fail 18 Aug 2020 65,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front slight brake fluctuation

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body / suspension corrosion

head lamps deteriorated ( reduced light output )

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,966 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 56,017 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 54,189 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 49,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,347 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,335 miles

rear tyres deteriorted in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,737 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 20,737 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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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AJ56 HCV is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ56 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ56 HCV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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