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EF55 XDW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 122,025 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 122,025 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 114,504 miles

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear suspension mounting bush deteriated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,410 miles

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

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2017 102,410 miles

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

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

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,980 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter twisted

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

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

Offside Rear outer tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,884 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 77,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 49,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,785 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,601 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 XDW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

EF55 XDW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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