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EF55 PZX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,252 mi
Last recorded42,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 42,252 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 61,805 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS pump leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 57,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,876 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

o/s/f sill corroded

small oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2022 56,556 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front floor pans starting to rust

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner sills starting to rust

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,088 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan slightly rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,091 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 49,925 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel rusted (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,989 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,603 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,447 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 30,035 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 30,035 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,655 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 PZX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF55 PZX, 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 EF55 PZX registered?

EF55 PZX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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