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JD05 DOW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,740 mi
Last recorded38,740 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD05 DOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 38,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 37,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 36,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 33,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 32,825 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,578 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 30,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,590 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,838 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 14,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 9,901 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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JD05 DOW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JD05 DOW, 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 JD05 DOW registered?

JD05 DOW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is JD05 DOW safe to buy?

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