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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 81,403 miles on the clock, averaging 5,668 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.25 Duratec engine is known for 1. coolant thermostat housing.
MOT & Mileage History for MT56 XSM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 5,668 |
| 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 | MT56 XSM |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1242cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About MT56 XSM
What car is MT56 XSM?
MT56 XSM is an blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (1242cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MT56 XSM?
The last recorded mileage for MT56 XSM was 81,403 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MT56 XSM passed its MOT?
MT56 XSM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2021.
Is MT56 XSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT56 XSM 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 MT56 XSM?
MT56 XSM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.