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EY56 VFS

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Purple Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1242cc
ColourPurple
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 165,428 miles on the clock, averaging 8,815 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.

MOT & Mileage History for EY56 VFS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,428
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,815

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,428 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,477
Average per year8,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY56 VFS 18k55k92k129k165k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,428 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage153,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,331 miles
PASS
Mileage142,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,620 miles
Since last MOT+397 miles
PASS
Mileage142,223 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage141,829 miles
Since last MOT+472 miles
PASS
Mileage141,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,103 miles
PASS
Mileage139,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,713 miles
PASS
Mileage135,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage129,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,614 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage119,844 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,815 miles
Since last MOT+14,434 miles
PASS
Mileage105,381 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage92,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,335 miles
Since last MOT+9,589 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,746 miles
Since last MOT+15,895 miles
PASS
Mileage66,851 miles
Since last MOT+15,304 miles
PASS
Mileage51,547 miles
Since last MOT+18,002 miles
PASS
Mileage33,545 miles
Since last MOT+15,428 miles
PASS
Mileage18,117 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

RegistrationEY56 VFS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EY56 VFS

What car is EY56 VFS?

EY56 VFS is an purple Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EY56 VFS?

The last recorded mileage for EY56 VFS was 165,428 miles, recorded on 14 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY56 VFS passed its MOT?

EY56 VFS has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2026.

Is EY56 VFS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY56 VFS 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 EY56 VFS?

EY56 VFS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.