Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2006 Ford Fiesta Petrol 1242cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 105,932 miles on the clock, averaging 5,333 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for BN56 XAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,932 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,333 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2002–2008), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Coolant thermostat housing (plastic outlet on cylinder head)
Plastic housing cracks or warps, O-ring seal fails, releasing fragments into cooling system.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BN56 XAL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BN — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About BN56 XAL
What car is BN56 XAL?
BN56 XAL is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of BN56 XAL?
The last recorded mileage for BN56 XAL was 105,932 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BN56 XAL passed its MOT?
BN56 XAL has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2026.
Is BN56 XAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN56 XAL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BN56 XAL?
BN56 XAL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.