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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 115,197 miles on the clock, averaging 5,698 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 CP56 LXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,197 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,153 |
| Average per year | 5,698 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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 | CP56 LXU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About CP56 LXU
What car is CP56 LXU?
CP56 LXU is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.
What is the mileage of CP56 LXU?
The last recorded mileage for CP56 LXU was 115,197 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CP56 LXU passed its MOT?
CP56 LXU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.
Is CP56 LXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP56 LXU 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 CP56 LXU?
CP56 LXU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.