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LS56 BZJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,274 mi
Last recorded95,274 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,274 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,338 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear axle main bushes have moderate wear/movement

Moderate corrosion to offside rear inner wheel well/arch

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,338 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear axle main bushes have moderate wear/movement

Moderate corrosion to offside rear inner wheel well/arch

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,468 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,468 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,649 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,803 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 31,803 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,102 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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LS56 BZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS56 BZJ, 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 LS56 BZJ registered?

LS56 BZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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