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MJ56 XEA

2006 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1242cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 73,295 miles on the clock, averaging 4,144 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 MJ56 XEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,295
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,144

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,295 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,920
Average per year4,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ56 XEA 11k27k42k58k73k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,295 miles
Since last MOT+8,920 miles
PASS
Mileage64,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,365 miles
PASS
Mileage56,010 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,002 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage50,603 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,111 miles
PASS
Mileage46,483 miles
Since last MOT+525 miles
PASS
Mileage45,958 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage43,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage38,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage33,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,905 miles
PASS
Mileage22,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,447 miles
PASS
Mileage20,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage18,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage14,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage11,472 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

RegistrationMJ56 XEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1242cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About MJ56 XEA

What car is MJ56 XEA?

MJ56 XEA is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.

What is the mileage of MJ56 XEA?

The last recorded mileage for MJ56 XEA was 73,295 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ56 XEA passed its MOT?

MJ56 XEA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2024.

Is MJ56 XEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ56 XEA 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 MJ56 XEA?

MJ56 XEA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.