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BF06 DMX

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 DMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 88,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 88,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 75,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel guard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,830 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 66,898 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 66,889 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 64,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

heat shield lose

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,040 miles

light general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,788 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Fail 19 Mar 2016 57,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,944 miles

both rear suspension top mounts have developed play

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm deteriorating

nearside front steel rim bent and warped when freely spun

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

both rear suspension top mounts have developed play

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm deteriorating

nearside front steel rim bent and warped when freely spun

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,525 miles

ignition light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,834 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 30,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF06 DMX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF06 DMX, 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 BF06 DMX registered?

BF06 DMX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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