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EY06 JZE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 JZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 95,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 95,306 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,677 miles

imbalance between parking brakes

rear shock absorbers weak

reverse light inoperative

unable to open boot lid

various underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2021 91,674 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside headlight beam image poor

rear shock absorbers weak

reverse light inoperative

unable to open boot lid

various underbody corrosion

washers poor

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 86,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 77,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,170 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,169 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear lamp not working

Fail 3 Feb 2015 50,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,088 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Jun 2013 41,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2013 41,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,491 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 22,490 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 12,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,498 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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EY06 JZE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EY06 JZE, 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 EY06 JZE registered?

EY06 JZE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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