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EJ56 BFZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,385 mi
Last recorded63,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 63,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 56,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,358 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 44,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,193 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracked & perished

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

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

Offside Rear cracked & perished

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage present boot floor

both front lower arm mounts corroded

both rear tyres cracking

rear number plate cracked

under body corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 39,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

accident damage present boot floor

both front lower arm mounts corroded

both rear tyres cracking

rear number plate cracked

under body corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

boot floor damaged

both rear tyres cracked and perished recommeded replacment

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

boot floor has suffered damage but affecting structure of the vehicle

both nearside and offside rear tyre cracking/perished

front wipers smearing

rear number plate cracked but still able to read from reasonable distance

Fail 28 Oct 2013 34,982 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

boot floor has suffered damage but affecting structure of the vehicle

both nearside and offside rear tyre cracking/perished

front wipers smearing

rear number plate cracked but still able to read from reasonable distance

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,908 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,231 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked with age

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked with age.

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 23,231 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked with age

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked with age.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,724 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Fail 30 Oct 2009 16,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

nearside washer jet partially blocked

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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EJ56 BFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ56 BFZ, 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 EJ56 BFZ registered?

EJ56 BFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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