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LF04 MBN

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 MBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,003 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

gearbox leaking oil

oil filter corroded

reverse light inoperative

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 20 Oct 2018 81,002 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

gearbox leaking oil

oil filter corroded

reverse light inoperative

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,827 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,794 miles

Oil leak ()

engine warning light on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 66,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,833 miles

child seat fitted

engine warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2015 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

child seat fitted

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,656 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Oct 2013 40,656 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,546 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 12,635 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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LF04 MBN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LF04 MBN, 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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LF04 MBN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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