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BD56 ESU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,655 mi
Last recorded73,655 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ESU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,655 miles

damage to body offside

general under body corrosion

n/s/f wing holed but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,335 miles

Nearside Front headlight poor condition

both rear coil springs poor condition (corroded

exhaust system poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

fuel tank and filter poor condition

handbrake cables poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to underbody

power steering pipes poor condition

suspension knocks and rattles

wear to all suspension bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,445 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,069 miles

engine oil too high.

front & rear tyres have different aspect ratios

Fail 23 Sep 2014 44,993 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

engine oil too high.

front & rear tyres have different aspect ratios

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear tyres have different aspect ratios .

Fail 18 Sep 2013 37,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front & rear tyres have different aspect ratios .

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 30,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,827 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,609 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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BD56 ESU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD56 ESU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 ESU registered?

BD56 ESU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is BD56 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 ESU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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