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EN55 LDX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,855 mi
Last recorded70,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 LDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

rear under body and exhaust mounting area corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,672 miles

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

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant level low

front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,591 miles

nearside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

offside & nearside axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 58,451 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 58,451 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades split

nsf brake grabbing slightly

rear brake performance poor

Pass 4 Jan 2014 55,370 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 55,370 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,189 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 42,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,252 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 32,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 23,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,673 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,329 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 17,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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 LDX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EN55 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

EN55 LDX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is EN55 LDX safe to buy?

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