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BD56 TLJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 81,360 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 79,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,390 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 74,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 73,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel corroded adjacent to fuel filler

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 71,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear body panel corroded adjacent to fuel filler

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,182 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,181 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 61,986 miles

Offside Front tyre thread cracking

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 49,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 41,228 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 41,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 25,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 TLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLJ, 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 BD56 TLJ registered?

BD56 TLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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