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EX06 WJU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,484 mi
Last recorded79,484 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,484 miles

Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside rear and nearside rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 79,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

spare tyre bracket loose and corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2020 63,551 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Apr 2020 63,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2019 62,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 61,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 61,086 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

Fail 15 May 2017 61,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

coolant level low

Pass 23 May 2016 59,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2- 2,500 miles (3.5.1g)

Front wheels slight buckle inner rim

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking wear inner uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 59,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2- 2,500 miles (3.5.1g)

Front wheels slight buckle inner rim

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking wear inner uneven

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,233 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,650 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,650 miles

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

Interior mirror loose. Attention required.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,059 miles

Offside and Nearside front wishbone arms have bushes which are starting to separate (no exessive movement found).

Windscreen wipers smear slightly.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,394 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 32,394 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wheel track may be out

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,772 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 WJU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

EX06 WJU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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