2006 Ford Fiesta 2.0L Petrol · CU06 LRY

The 2006 Ford Fiesta currently fails the roadworthiness test. The most recent DVSA examination on 4 March 2026 at 127,768 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly that leaves the car legally unroadworthy until a valid pass is issued. Prior to this, the maintenance trend appeared stable, with three consecutive passes and no advisories logged across the preceding five years. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 6,388 miles per year for a twenty-year-old vehicle. The record shows 120,078 miles on 21 September 2021, rising to 123,387 by 30 January 2023, then 124,169 on 23 October 2024, and 127,768 at the failed March 2026 test. The gaps between tests are irregular rather than annual, and the low yearly increments suggest light use or periods of standing, which on an older hatchback often masks perished rubber components and corroding brake lines. The clean pass history with zero advisories means no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, or exhaust emission faults were flagged by testers. However, the unexplained March 2026 failure demands scrutiny. A buyer must confirm whether the DVSA entry reflects a genuine mechanical defect omitted from the record or a clerical error at the testing station. Given the age and sparse history, a physical inspection should target structural integrity at sills and subframes for corrosion, check brake discs and calipers for binding after low-mileage dormancy, and verify tyre sidewall condition. The absence of logged faults offers no assurance these items are sound.