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GJ06 LHN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,194 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement in both front top mounts

Fail 29 Mar 2021 77,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,263 miles

both front top mounts slight movement

Fail 24 Mar 2020 72,263 miles

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

both front top mounts slight movement

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,710 miles

Slight movement in both front top mounts

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,127 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,258 miles

Both front lower wish bones

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,543 miles

front lower wishbone rear mount bushes beginning to split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,036 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,036 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,787 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,536 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 31,528 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,392 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 17 Mar 2009 13,668 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 LHN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

GJ06 LHN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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