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DU56 BWX

2006 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,719 mi
Last recorded103,719 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,719 miles

Coolant leak reservoir ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre joint slight blow

Fail 12 Jul 2021 103,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak reservoir ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre joint slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,317 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside 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 27 Jul 2019 97,883 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,595 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,594 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,575 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,192 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,191 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear metal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,954 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 74,954 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,451 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,025 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,808 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,293 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 BWX is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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