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GJ56 TFE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,395 mi
Last recorded58,395 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 TFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damage

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2020 49,448 miles

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 47,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 46,406 miles

Both rear sills slightly corroded

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

offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 46,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Front brake discs worn

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

offside front chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,373 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 45,373 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,376 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and perished

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

Offside front chassis starting to corrode

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 30,728 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn

Offside front chassis starting to corrode

Fail 6 Nov 2015 30,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs worn

Offside front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2014 26,828 miles

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 27 Oct 2014 26,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2013 21,086 miles

N/s wiper blade lightly split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,056 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 12,106 miles

N/s/f tyre cracked and perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,106 miles

N/s/f tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,540 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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GJ56 TFE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ56 TFE, 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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GJ56 TFE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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