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EX56 TXU

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 129,796 miles on the clock, averaging 6,469 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 TXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,796
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,469

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,796 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,469
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 TXU 29k54k79k105k130k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,796 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,792 miles
Since last MOT+16,641 miles
PASS
Mileage113,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,811 miles
PASS
Mileage106,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage102,230 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,232 miles
PASS
Mileage98,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage94,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage90,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage84,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage77,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage70,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage62,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage55,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,977 miles
PASS
Mileage47,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage38,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage29,042 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 TXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 TXU

What car is EX56 TXU?

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

What is the mileage of EX56 TXU?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 TXU was 129,796 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 TXU passed its MOT?

EX56 TXU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2025.

Is EX56 TXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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