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DU56 BTF

2006 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front wheel arch and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever slightly high

Fail 27 Jun 2023 75,785 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front wheel arch and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 70,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,191 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,178 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 60,849 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 60,841 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 55,949 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 55,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,637 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 41,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,189 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,979 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Oct 2016 29,979 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper split and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

both front tyres cracked and perished

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Oct 2015 26,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,854 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT HANDLE / MECHANISM BROKEN / TILT INOP

POSS FAULT DEVELOPING ON LIGHT SWITCH

Pass 2 Nov 2013 19,046 miles

DRIVERS SEAT TILT HANDLE / MECHANISM BROKEN / TILT INOP ADVISE TO RECTIFY

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

Fail 2 Nov 2013 19,046 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / LOW ON PRESSURE

DRIVERS SEAT TILT HANDLE / MECHANISM BROKEN / TILT INOP ADVISE TO RECTIFY

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 29 Oct 2011 10,370 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 10,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 6,423 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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DU56 BTF is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU56 BTF, 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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DU56 BTF is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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