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EX56 NHJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 138,804 miles on the clock, averaging 10,778 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 NHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,778

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,087
Average per year10,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 NHJ 19k49k79k109k139k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,087 miles
PASS
Mileage129,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,225 miles
PASS
Mileage118,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,492 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage108,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,375 miles
Since last MOT+21,350 miles
PASS
Mileage87,025 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage79,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,486 miles
PASS
Mileage77,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage75,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage71,526 miles
Since last MOT+15,065 miles
PASS
Mileage56,461 miles
Since last MOT+15,472 miles
PASS
Mileage40,989 miles
Since last MOT+22,307 miles
PASS
Mileage18,682 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 NHJ
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 NHJ

What car is EX56 NHJ?

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

What is the mileage of EX56 NHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 NHJ was 138,804 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 NHJ passed its MOT?

EX56 NHJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is EX56 NHJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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