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MD55 FWJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,196 mi
Last recorded59,196 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 FWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 59,196 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 59,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,644 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,806 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pads worn low

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

slight blow from front exhaust

slight distortion to all wheel rims

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,156 miles

Covers fitted to underside.

Exhaust deteriorating at rear.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Small cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 50,156 miles

Covers fitted to underside.

Exhaust deteriorating at rear.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Small cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,402 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper Blade Split

Pass 28 Jan 2012 39,751 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,595 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,371 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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MD55 FWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MD55 FWJ, 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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MD55 FWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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