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EX56 UPS

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 70,650 miles on the clock, averaging 4,477 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 UPS

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,477

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,650 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,477
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 UPS 17k30k44k57k71k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,650 miles
Since last MOT+13,412 miles
PASS
Mileage57,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,243 miles
PASS
Mileage54,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage51,768 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage48,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage44,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage40,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,638 miles
PASS
Mileage35,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage28,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage24,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage21,968 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,862 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage16,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,825 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 UPS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 UPS

What car is EX56 UPS?

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

What is the mileage of EX56 UPS?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 UPS was 70,650 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 UPS passed its MOT?

EX56 UPS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.

Is EX56 UPS ULEZ compliant?

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

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