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DG55 GTY

2006 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,468 mi
Last recorded97,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 97,468 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 97,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018
Fail 4 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

low reading n/s parking brake

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,864 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

low reading n/s parking brake

n/s wiper split

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,995 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

wear n/s front tyre 195/50/15

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,726 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 57,726 miles

Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,812 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 48,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,777 miles

rear wiper blades poor

rear tyres 4mm

Fail 22 Jul 2013 42,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm only

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge slight cracking

rear tyres 4mm

rear wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,110 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 37,110 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,101 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 30,101 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside handbrake performance low compared to offside

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,944 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 26,995 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 7 Jan 2009 20,749 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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DG55 GTY is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG55 GTY, 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 DG55 GTY registered?

DG55 GTY is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is DG55 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 GTY shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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