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FH55 JZX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 JZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS/OS (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS/OS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 65,368 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS/OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS/OS (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS/OS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,619 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,619 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole o/s/r inner seal near hand brake mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole o/s outer seal near seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,474 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,817 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,132 miles

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

n/s rear tyre perishing on inner wall

Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,649 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,659 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight movement in nearside rear suspention top

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,602 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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FH55 JZX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH55 JZX, 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 FH55 JZX registered?

FH55 JZX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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