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EJ06 HGZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,758 mi
Last recorded94,758 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 94,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 94,758 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 94,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,326 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 76,652 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 68,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 68,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,715 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,955 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,217 miles

Offside front lower arm has deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an inner bush.

Fail 28 May 2010 35,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front lower arm has deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an inner bush.

Pass 26 May 2009 25,574 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 HGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 EJ06 HGZ, 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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EJ06 HGZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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