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LJ06 BOF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,308 mi
Last recorded47,308 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BOF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 47,308 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 47,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 39,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 39,956 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) universal joint worn. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch,behind plastic wheel arch trim. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 30,519 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2017 30,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 21,254 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,215 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,304 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 13,937 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 13,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,516 miles

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

n/s/f tyrw brakeing up tracking out

Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,489 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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LJ06 BOF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ06 BOF, 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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LJ06 BOF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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