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GJ56 TFO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 51,730 miles

various points of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2022 48,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various points of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2022 48,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various points of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 47,750 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 10 May 2021 47,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 47,724 miles

front brake discs rusty and scored

front inner floor pan corroding and various other places

inner and outer sills front to back corroding various places

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing offside slightly worse

nearside front lower arm front bush unbonding, rear bush perishing

offside front lower arm front and rear bushes unbonding

offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,355 miles

nsr tyre worn outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level brake fluid (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

nsr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,057 miles

brake fluid getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,633 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 27,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 21,420 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,899 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 9,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,315 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 TFO 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 TFO, 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 GJ56 TFO registered?

GJ56 TFO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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