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BF56 YMW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 YMW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner upper (around fuel cap) and lower wheel arch, and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill and inner lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill and inner wing (5.2.6)

Alternator belt noisey

Front inner wheel arches corroding

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and have slight play

Front sub-frame mounting areas corroding

Inner sills at rear corroding

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

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

Offside and nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Offside front tyre perishing

Vehicle chassis and under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,736 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,600 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,441 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,439 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,190 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 28,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,623 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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BF56 YMW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF56 YMW, 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 BF56 YMW registered?

BF56 YMW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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