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EJ56 OGX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,634 mi
Last recorded61,634 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 OGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 61,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside light unit covering lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & rear O,s N,s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing also insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside light unit covering lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & rear O,s N,s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,511 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,497 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 51,497 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating and has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Fail 4 Jan 2017 46,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating and has cut in outer wall but not to cords

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 40,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Fail 30 Dec 2015 40,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 35,139 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 35,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,363 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,005 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jan 2013 30,005 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,900 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,771 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,665 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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EJ56 OGX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX registered?

EJ56 OGX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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