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BT56 ESF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,136 mi
Last recorded48,136 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 ESF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,136 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,423 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 35,423 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,819 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 1 Dec 2017 33,801 miles

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

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,784 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 23,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 17,782 miles

Advise cracking to nearside front tyre wall

Advise cracking to offside rear tyre sidewall

Advise front tyres 155/70 R 13 rear tyres 165/65 R 13

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,771 miles

Advise tyre condition offside front and offside rear

Fail 6 Dec 2013 14,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise tyre condition offside front and offside rear

Pass 8 Dec 2012 12,283 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 10,080 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 7,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,503 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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BT56 ESF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT56 ESF, 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 BT56 ESF registered?

BT56 ESF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is BT56 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 ESF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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