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EN55 BZJ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,222 mi
Last recorded50,222 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,222 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 50,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,935 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 44,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 34,883 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 34,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 34,413 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 34,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,648 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 33,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill corroded with 30cm of rear axle mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,576 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 29,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,651 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,033 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavily perished(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 21,135 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,646 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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EN55 BZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN55 BZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 BZJ registered?

EN55 BZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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