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EF56 HXR

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,133 mi
Last recorded129,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 HXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,133 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both side inner and outer sills slightly corroded

both side inner rear wheel arch's slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 120,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,390 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 114,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 103,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 103,290 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 98,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 98,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,148 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 76,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,915 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 52,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,605 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 39,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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 HXR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF56 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

EF56 HXR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is EF56 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 HXR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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