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EX06 BXR

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,292 mi
Last recorded164,292 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 BXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 164,292 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 164,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 157,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 157,812 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 153,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 153,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 149,350 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 149,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 145,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 139,571 miles

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 139,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front discs slightly worn

osr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 105,137 miles

coolant leaking from heater valve area

spare tyre flat and wheel damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2010 105,131 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

coolant leaking from heater valve area

spare tyre flat and wheel damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,023 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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EX06 BXR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX06 BXR, 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 EX06 BXR registered?

EX06 BXR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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