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DG55 GWD

2006 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,694 mi
Last recorded106,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 GWD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,694 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/15 ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 106,694 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/15 ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,572 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 100,571 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Not working when headlamps on (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip and high beam (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning ineffective at idle (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 100,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By operation of dipped beam and indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer damage to sill

power steering heavy in operation

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer damage to sill

power steering heavy in operation

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,647 miles

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

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,217 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,478 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 70,478 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,946 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 32,141 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 32,141 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 GWD is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG55 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

DG55 GWD is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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