2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · SL56 BZM
2006 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 104,673 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL56 BZM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/11/2021
- 104,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL56 BZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Fiesta (SL56 BZM) between November 2009 and November 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SL56 BZM Mileage History
- 30/11/200929,766 mi
- 04/12/201037,524 mi+7,758 mi
- 23/11/201147,152 mi+9,628 mi
- 31/10/201257,647 mi+10,495 mi
- 04/11/201332,704 mi-24,943 mi
- 05/11/201471,546 mi+38,842 mi
- 05/11/201471,546 mi
- 23/10/201573,842 mi+2,296 mi
- 14/11/201573,967 mi+125 mi
- 26/11/201574,033 mi+66 mi
- 22/11/201681,142 mi+7,109 mi
- 08/11/201787,340 mi+6,198 mi
- 28/11/201891,048 mi+3,708 mi
- 14/11/201995,440 mi+4,392 mi
- 15/11/201995,464 mi+24 mi
- 06/11/2020100,010 mi+4,546 mi
- 10/11/2020100,020 mi+10 mi
- 03/11/2021104,673 mi+4,653 mi
Average of roughly 6,281 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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