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GJ56 TFV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,832 mi
Last recorded79,832 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 TFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,832 miles

Exhaust manifold and system heat shields insecure.

Perishing in both rear tyres.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 79,832 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak.

Exhaust manifold and system heat shields insecure.

Perishing in both rear tyres.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,867 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,703 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,286 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 38,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,968 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 32,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 27,041 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

excessive oil leak on engine from oil filter /new filter fitted and engine oil 3.5 liters

Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,698 miles

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

offside door mirror glass has slight damage

offside front lower suspension arm bush(rear) starting to deteriorate

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 TFV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

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

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