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LB56 FOJ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 FOJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,839 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet cable handle missing

engine lamp on

Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,839 miles

Direction indicators not working all four (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet cable handle missing

engine lamp on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,273 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,273 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,239 miles

Engine management light on

Near side rear top mount has slight movement

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 92,239 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on

Near side rear top mount has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,627 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Engine warning light staying on.

Nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 86,627 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Engine warning light staying on.

Nearside rear tyre worn on shoulders.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,636 miles

damage to rear bumper

front towing eye cover missing

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,635 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to rear bumper

front towing eye cover missing

offside tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,961 miles

All 4 wheels on vehicle have slight buckle

Fail 31 Oct 2012 64,931 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

All 4 wheels on vehicle have slight buckle

Front wiper blades split and smear screen

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,329 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,796 miles

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

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

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

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

minor cracks rear tyre sidewalls

o/s f tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,401 miles

h/lamp aim on limit

minor cracks both rear tyre sidewalls

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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LB56 FOJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB56 FOJ, 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 LB56 FOJ registered?

LB56 FOJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is LB56 FOJ safe to buy?

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