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FG56 MZJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,287 mi
Last recorded76,287 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 MZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust blowing at front

exhaust heat shield insecure

item removed from drivers view

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust blowing at front

exhaust heat shield insecure

item removed from drivers view

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,247 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,118 miles

Nearside external mirror damaged

Offside Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly displaced

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust system has signs of deterioration

oil residue

Fail 2 Apr 2016 63,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside external mirror damaged

Offside Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly displaced

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust system has signs of deterioration

oil residue

Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,041 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 61,041 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre treads stepped

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 58,253 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf wiper splitting

oil leek gear seletor oil seal

Fail 24 Oct 2013 54,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf wiper splitting

oil leek gear seletor oil seal

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,348 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,167 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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FG56 MZJ 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 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 FG56 MZJ, 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 FG56 MZJ registered?

FG56 MZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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