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EX56 VRL

2006 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1399cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1399cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1399cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 83,028 miles on the clock, averaging 6,148 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 VRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,148

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 reading83,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,525
Average per year6,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX56 VRL 23k38k53k68k83k '09'19'14

Check EX56 VRL

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,028 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage71,503 miles
Since last MOT+15,223 miles
PASS
Mileage56,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage52,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage49,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,309 miles
PASS
Mileage44,827 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage40,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage35,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage29,064 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage22,870 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1399cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 VRL

What car is EX56 VRL?

EX56 VRL is an purple Ford Fiesta, diesel (1399cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 VRL?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 VRL was 83,028 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 VRL passed its MOT?

EX56 VRL has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jun 2019.

Is EX56 VRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 VRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX56 VRL?

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