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EO06 MXJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,250 mi
Last recorded62,250 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 MXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 62,250 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,646 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S AND O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S AND O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,082 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 38,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

spare tyre flate

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Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,321 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,715 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,794 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 13,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,813 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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EO06 MXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EO06 MXJ, 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 EO06 MXJ registered?

EO06 MXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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