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EF06 TXE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

73,205 mi
Last recorded73,205 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 TXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2020 73,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill also trim slightly insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,898 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,895 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,131 miles

Front both wipers starting to split

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

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 rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm , slight age cracks to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,518 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,222 miles

Battery light on.

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

Clutch pipe leaking

Different size wheels front to rear

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,084 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe kinked.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Water present in boot area.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 41,420 miles

Battery light on

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil close to the minimum

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,420 miles

Battery light on

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

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

Oil close to the minimum

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,117 miles

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

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

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

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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EF06 TXE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EF06 TXE, 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 EF06 TXE registered?

EF06 TXE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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