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EX56 OVC

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 62,175 miles on the clock, averaging 2,716 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 OVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
62,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,716

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

Low mileage
Latest reading62,175 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year2,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 OVC 18k29k40k51k62k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,175 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage56,611 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage50,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,496 miles
PASS
Mileage47,932 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
PASS
Mileage47,569 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage47,030 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
PASS
Mileage46,667 miles
Since last MOT+676 miles
PASS
Mileage45,991 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage44,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
PASS
Mileage42,395 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage38,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage34,897 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage31,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage27,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage23,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage17,934 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 OVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 OVC

What car is EX56 OVC?

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

What is the mileage of EX56 OVC?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 OVC was 62,175 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 OVC passed its MOT?

EX56 OVC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is EX56 OVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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