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MD55 JXU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,995 mi
Last recorded113,995 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 JXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/axel mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2020 111,856 miles

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

vehicle under body and components treated for corrosion protection

Fail 30 Mar 2020 111,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle under body and components treated for corrosion protection

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 109,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 104,905 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 104,905 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pipe at abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,519 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorated on wall

o/s n/s front lower ball joint covers split

o/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel/tyre (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested o/s front brake hose repaired with insultion tape (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre deteriorated on wall

o/s n/s front lower ball joint covers split

o/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 14 Mar 2017 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

o/s n/s front lower ball joint covers split/deteriorated

o/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,476 miles

Front floors corroded not excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

damp in offside front headlamp

exhaust slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

damp in offside front headlamp

exhaust slightly corroded

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,610 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 JXU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MD55 JXU, 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 JXU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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