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FA06 JRX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,327 mi
Last recorded39,327 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 JRX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 39,327 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearide (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,319 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged making it difficult to read (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 35,692 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 15 Dec 2018 35,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 34,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside front+rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2017 34,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside/nearside front+rear (6.1.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside/nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 25,627 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,731 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 22,731 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 14,117 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 14,117 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,737 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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FA06 JRX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA06 JRX, 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 FA06 JRX registered?

FA06 JRX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is FA06 JRX safe to buy?

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