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LG56 MFX

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,021 mi
Last recorded58,021 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 MFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS/OS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,693 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,693 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 54,002 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 54,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 42,916 miles

Advise - all road wheels distorted

Advise - exhaust system very rusty in places

Advise - near side front floor corroded

Advise - near side front tyre badly perished

Advise - near side rear tyre wearing low plus badly perished

Advise - off side front floor corroded

Advise - off side front tyre badly perished

Advise - off side rear inner sill corroded

Advise - off side rear tyre worn low plus badly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

wipers worn. underside and exhaust rusting. tyre size different front/rear.bonnet catch req attn.nsr rim damaged.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 41,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

wipers worn. underside and exhaust rusting. tyre size different front/rear.bonnet catch req attn.nsr rim damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,956 miles

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes soft/worn

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

rear axle bushes soft/worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 26,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished & lifting

offside rear tyre tread perished & lifting

rear number plate slightly craked

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished & lifting

offside rear tyre tread perished & lifting

rear number plate slightly craked

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,543 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,110 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,106 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,696 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 11,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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LG56 MFX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG56 MFX, 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 LG56 MFX registered?

LG56 MFX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LG56 MFX safe to buy?

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