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LX56 TZD

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,253 mi
Last recorded62,253 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 TZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,253 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 62,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,352 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side’s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 60,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side’s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,050 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,461 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 51,893 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,339 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,840 miles

Fuel filter corroded

N/S & O/SR tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,840 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel filter corroded

N/S & O/SR tyres cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,494 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,096 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,499 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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LX56 TZD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black 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 LX56 TZD, 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 LX56 TZD registered?

LX56 TZD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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