Vehicle summary
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 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 153,603 miles on the clock, averaging 9,609 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 VLZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,603 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,576 |
| Average per year | 9,609 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EX56 VLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About EX56 VLZ
What car is EX56 VLZ?
EX56 VLZ is an red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.
What is the mileage of EX56 VLZ?
The last recorded mileage for EX56 VLZ was 153,603 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX56 VLZ passed its MOT?
EX56 VLZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2022.
Is EX56 VLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 VLZ 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 VLZ?
EX56 VLZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.