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DRZ 7946

2006 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,982 mi
Last recorded136,982 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 7946
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 136,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 132,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 126,522 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 126,518 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 120,439 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 120,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 114,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust back box mounts missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 103,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 103,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 103,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 103,196 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 92,509 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 92,509 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 81,723 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2018 81,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 70,917 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,044 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 62,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,287 miles

o/s front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 23,251 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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DRZ 7946 is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DRZ 7946, 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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DRZ 7946 is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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