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DK56 PWJ

2006 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,817 mi
Last recorded138,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 PWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 138,817 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

inspected in wet weather

Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,370 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,150 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 106,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust blow from middle to rear not sealed properly

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,710 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,710 miles

Central Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front wiper blades starting to split

exhaust b/box slight blow at weld/joint

o/s h/lamp slightly loose/ bolt missing

Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,942 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

exhaust b/box slight blow at weld/joint

o/s h/lamp slightly loose/ bolt missing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel gauge on min and warning light on throughout test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake release; 27%

Vehicle underside covered in waxoyl, compromising inspection.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2014 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel gauge on min and warning light on throughout test

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake release; 27%

Vehicle underside covered in waxoyl, compromising inspection.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes seem to be covered in grease not allowing full inspection

fuel pipes and filter seem to be covered in grease not allowing full inspection

low fuel warning light on

Fail 19 Oct 2013 46,696 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes seem to be covered in grease not allowing full inspection

fuel pipes and filter seem to be covered in grease not allowing full inspection

low fuel warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,392 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,392 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,448 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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DK56 PWJ is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DK56 PWJ, 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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DK56 PWJ is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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