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EF55 PLX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 PLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,509 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,850 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 55,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 52,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,162 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 44,943 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2013 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,956 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 37,824 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perrished inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,140 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 31,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R tyre is showing age related crackes in sidewalls.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,087 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,656 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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EF55 PLX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EF55 PLX, 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 EF55 PLX registered?

EF55 PLX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is EF55 PLX safe to buy?

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