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EF55 TDO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 TDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 80,744 miles

Nearside 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)

condensation offside headlight

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front lower arm rear bush cracking

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside sill corroding

offside front lower arm rear bush cracking

offside front seat back adjustment handle missing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,511 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,o/s/f,n/s/f ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres edges slightly wearing worn

both rear axle bushes have slightly play ,may require to attention

o/s/f head light has slightly condensation

o/s/r inner sill panel has slight corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,o/s/f,n/s/f ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres edges slightly wearing worn

both rear axle bushes have slightly play ,may require to attention

o/s/f head light has slightly condensation

o/s/r inner sill panel has slight corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,034 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,034 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 66,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 66,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,630 miles

Both sides front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,630 miles

Both sides front tyres are worn on the edges

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,057 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,388 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 39,388 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 27,369 miles

Both sides rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,096 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 TDO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

EF55 TDO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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