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GL55 GJF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,795 mi
Last recorded105,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 105,795 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear lower wing to sill corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 105,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear lower wing to sill corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,505 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 93,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 63,379 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 49,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 24,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 16,688 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has damage to the inner side wall

offside front flexy brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 14,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 13,743 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 13,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 9,013 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 7,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 6,420 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 5,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 4,909 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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GL55 GJF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL55 GJF, 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 GL55 GJF registered?

GL55 GJF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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