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EJ06 GXS

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

45,904 mi
Last recorded45,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,904 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 43,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,135 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 43,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 43,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Chasis rail rusty

Nearside Front Floor pan

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Subframe by wishbone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor pan rusty

Oil leak round sump nut

Spare tyre bald and cuts round tread

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,183 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 40,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,366 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 38,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,728 miles

Both lower sill corroded

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,728 miles

Both lower sill corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,803 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,803 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 31,028 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 31,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 28,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 May 2014 25,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 22,425 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 22,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 19,726 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

offside front tyre unevenly worn and worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 17 May 2012 19,726 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

offside front tyre unevenly worn and worn close to the legal limit.

offside rear tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 24 May 2011 17,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,859 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 9,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 9,860 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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EJ06 GXS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

EJ06 GXS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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