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EX56 MXC

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 118,408 miles on the clock, averaging 7,055 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 EX56 MXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,408
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,055

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,408 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 MXC 31k53k75k96k118k '09'22'16

Check EX56 MXC

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,408 miles
Since last MOT+13,721 miles
PASS
Mileage104,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,096 miles
PASS
Mileage94,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage84,903 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage79,873 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
PASS
Mileage75,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage71,787 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,087 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage57,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage51,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage50,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage43,894 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage37,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage30,740 miles

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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

RegistrationEX56 MXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 MXC

What car is EX56 MXC?

EX56 MXC is an black Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 MXC?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 MXC was 118,408 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 MXC passed its MOT?

EX56 MXC has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2022.

Is EX56 MXC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 MXC 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 EX56 MXC?

EX56 MXC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.