2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SH56 PXR

The 2006 Ford Fiesta has a mixed MOT history with both passed and failed results, but no defects were recorded in any of the tests. The most recent MOT on 2022-03-02 shows a pass at 116,423 miles, but earlier entries from the same date and 2021-01-12 show failures at similar mileages. This inconsistency suggests potential issues with test compliance or administrative errors, as no defects were noted to explain the failures. The vehicle’s mileage of 116,423 miles for a 20-year-old car is unusually low, averaging just 5,821 miles per year. This could indicate light use, long periods of inactivity, or incomplete mileage tracking. Lower mileage typically reduces wear on components like brakes and suspension, but it may also mean parts have degraded due to lack of use, such as seized joints or battery issues. The lack of defects in passed MOTs does not confirm the vehicle’s mechanical health, as failures without recorded issues complicate the assessment. The MOT pattern shows no clear trend of worsening or improving conditions, as the same mileage and test outcomes repeat. Without defect details, it is impossible to determine if recurring failures stem from the same underlying issue or unrelated factors. The low mileage relative to age remains ambiguous—while it may suggest careful ownership, it does not guarantee the vehicle’s mechanical integrity.