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AP55 FMJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,334 mi
Last recorded87,334 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at seat fixing area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear swinging arm bushes deteriorated but resulting in excessive movement

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance/back panel behind bumper (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 85,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 85,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 73,535 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,960 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 56,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,334 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 48,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,028 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 41,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads + discs low

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

wiper blades smeary

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,766 miles

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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AP55 FMJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AP55 FMJ, 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 AP55 FMJ registered?

AP55 FMJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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