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AJ56 TLZ

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,696 mi
Last recorded95,696 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nearside rear trailing arm forward mounting bush slight play

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 23 Oct 2021 95,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads 2/3 worn

nearside rear trailing arm forward mounting bush slight play

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Fail 5 Oct 2021 95,632 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working switch faulty ? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads 2/3 worn

play in both front suspension leg top mounts

slight wear nearside rear trailing arm forward bush

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm- cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight wear to nearside rear trailing arm forward bush

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear trailing arm forward bush worn

surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,579 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,467 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 81,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 79,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,786 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant low

Nail in tyre nearside rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,267 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 49,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 49,651 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,262 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,451 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,633 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 18,437 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AJ56 TLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 TLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ56 TLZ registered?

AJ56 TLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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