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MJ56 FEM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 FEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,783 miles

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

Nearside Front slight corrosion on section of floor

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,160 miles

Both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar D-bushes

Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Centre and rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar D-bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,285 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres are worn low (3mm). Very low on the inner edges.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is debonding.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,285 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres are worn low (3mm). Very low on the inner edges.

O/S/F lower arm rear bush is debonding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,854 miles

Coolant stains around the thermostat housing and on the reservoir.

Engine oil leaks.

Judder from front top mounts.

N/S wiper smears.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,854 miles

Coolant stains around the thermostat housing and on the reservoir.

Engine oil leaks.

Judder from front top mounts.

N/S wiper smears.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,227 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 48,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condensation in O/S headlight.

Coolant stains around the thermostat housing.

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit. Bald on the inner edge.

N/S/R tyre pressure is low. Sidewall is perishing.

O/S/R tyre tread is perishing.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,739 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall not showing cordes at time of test

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Nov 2013 41,739 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer wall not showing cordes at time of test

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,848 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 23,584 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 23,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,116 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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MJ56 FEM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MJ56 FEM, 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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MJ56 FEM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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