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GJ06 LGL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LGL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,792 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,708 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

Nearside Outer sill corroded and weak

Offside Outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,708 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded and weak

Offside Outer sill corroded and weak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,870 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 55,870 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,803 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking need replacing soon

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Slight underbody corrosion and around suspension

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,278 miles

exhaust corroded

rear sills corroded

underbody corroded,some areas weak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,913 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,436 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 23,422 miles

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

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

Removed items from mirror for test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,422 miles

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

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

Removed items from mirror for test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,382 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,417 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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GJ06 LGL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ06 LGL, 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 GJ06 LGL registered?

GJ06 LGL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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