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HD55 EMJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,454 mi
Last recorded37,454 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil slightly leak

Fail 6 May 2020 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 8 May 2019 36,367 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 4 May 2018 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 33,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

n /s/f tyre slightly cut outer wall (no show cords)

Pass 12 May 2016 32,365 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 12 May 2016 32,365 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 5 May 2015 30,792 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished on walls

nearside front lower arm inner rear bush is slightly displaced

Pass 5 May 2015 30,792 miles

both rear tyres are perished on walls

nearside front lower arm inner rear bush is slightly displaced

Pass 2 May 2014 29,041 miles

both rear tyres are perished on the walls

old coolant staining around the bottom of the thermostat

Pass 1 May 2013 27,789 miles

both rear tyres are perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear

coolant level is low

nearside door mirror is insecure

Pass 4 May 2012 24,257 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 May 2011 20,379 miles

Front d bushes worn.

Front discs rusty.

Pass 19 May 2010 16,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 11,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,474 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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HD55 EMJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HD55 EMJ, 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 HD55 EMJ registered?

HD55 EMJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is HD55 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 EMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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