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BF06 XSW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 XSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Joint onto rack pinion loose (2.2.B.1g)

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

Corrosion around fuel filler spout

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Chafing on ARB linkage (3.4.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,536 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 75,764 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,746 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 62,746 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,967 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 53,967 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

recommend tracking checked and adjusted.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

recommend tracking checked and adjusted.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,920 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 28,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 19,526 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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BF06 XSW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSW, 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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BF06 XSW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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