MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills
Offside Front tyre worn inside edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn inside edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Box section below front passenger footwell (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Body has slight corrosion Box section below driver's footwell (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill area behind door (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side arms (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Offside outer side sill corroded (heavy) in places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside outer side sill corroded (heavy) in places
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake discs lipped
corrossion to offside sill
power steering rack damp
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake discs lipped
corrossion to offside sill
power steering rack damp
Both rear tyres cracking [165/65 R13]
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust system in poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres cracked
front brake discs corroded
oil level low 1.5l top up
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
boh front tyres wearing on the inner edges. advise that the tracking is possibly out and may require adjusting
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GJ56 YJB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.
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