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DU56 BXW

2006 Ford Fiesta

Purple Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Fiesta63,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 101,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,762 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 91,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,968 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 68,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All original brake pipes, wholly or partially coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 59,678 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All original brake pipes, wholly or partially coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,920 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 44,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,047 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,967 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 14,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,023 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 BXW is a 2006 Ford Fiesta in Purple with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BXW, 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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What year was DU56 BXW registered?

DU56 BXW is a 2006 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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