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DG56 BLJ

2006 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 124,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,726 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 96,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,897 miles

Cuts in Nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front splitter on vehicle loose

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front spliter loose.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,265 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall no exposed cords

exhaust back box badly corroded not blowing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

could not check n/s/f headlamp aim lamp inop

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall no exposed cords

exhaust back box badly corroded not blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 40,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,627 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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DG56 BLJ is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG56 BLJ, 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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DG56 BLJ is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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