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EF56 FTC

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,048 mi
Last recorded66,048 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,048 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 63,052 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 61,225 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 60,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 57,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,253 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 56,143 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,285 miles

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

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Fail 20 Feb 2017 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed seriously worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside wiper rubber split on ends [poor condition]

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,739 miles

the spare tyre,is worn below legal limit.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,112 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 42,697 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,482 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres have cracked walls

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,330 miles

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

all four tyres have cracked walls

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,281 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 29,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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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EF56 FTC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF56 FTC, 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 EF56 FTC registered?

EF56 FTC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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