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EJ06 GFO

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 GFO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 74,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 63,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 56,989 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 56,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 51,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 44,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 44,014 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,903 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,903 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,768 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 34,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 31,058 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Apr 2013 31,058 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arm bushes starting to split

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,517 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,621 miles

Both rear wheels have slight damage

Pass 6 May 2009 17,281 miles

Cut on nearside front outer tyre

Damage on both inner rear wheels

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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EJ06 GFO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EJ06 GFO, 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 EJ06 GFO registered?

EJ06 GFO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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