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EA56 XFR

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,418 mi
Last recorded67,418 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 XFR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 67,418 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting large hole formed next to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroding

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroding next to rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive becoming excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,270 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished, cracking & approaching wear marker

Nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner edge

Rear No plate damaged

Slight engine oil leak

Slight movement in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Fail 27 Sep 2019 63,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished, cracking & approaching wear marker

Offside rear tyre perished worn on edge close to 1.6mm limit

Rear No plate damaged

Slight engine oil leak

Slight movement in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,145 miles

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished & starting to crack

Offside front inner brake pad looks low

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & close to limit

Rear No plate damaged

Slight engine oil leak

Slight movement in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Fail 29 Sep 2018 56,108 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs show wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished & starting to crack

Offside front inner brake pad looks low

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & close to limit

Rear No plate damaged

Slight engine oil leak

Slight movement in both sides front upper suspension mounts

Pass 30 Sep 2017 48,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 48,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 40,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 34,661 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 34,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,231 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 31,075 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 27,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,866 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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EA56 XFR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EA56 XFR, 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 EA56 XFR registered?

EA56 XFR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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