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FH06 GZN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,039 mi
Last recorded53,039 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 GZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills and arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills and arch (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,219 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Fail 9 Feb 2016 49,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle but not excessive within prescribed areas

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,453 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

spare wheel damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,683 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

genral under body corrosion

n/s/r tyre is starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre is badly cracking but not showing cords

Fail 28 Nov 2013 38,683 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

genral under body corrosion

n/s/r tyre is starting to perrish

o/s/r tyre is badly cracking but not showing cords

Pass 16 Nov 2012 32,173 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside rear tyre has started to perish advise change tyre soon

Fail 16 Nov 2012 32,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is low

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside rear tyre has started to perish advise change tyre soon

Fail 14 Nov 2011 25,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise front discs lipped

advise front pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise front discs lipped

advise front pads wearing thin

advise spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 703 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 703 miles

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

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

165/65/13

front discs lipped

offside front wishbone arm front bush seperating

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

slight seperation on rear gearbox mount

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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FH06 GZN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FH06 GZN, 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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FH06 GZN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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