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MJ56 GWZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 GWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2021 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body corrosion - inner/outer sills

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody, Suspension, Steering, Brake components & Prescribed areas corroded

Pass 1 May 2020 56,310 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Inner and outer sills and rear inner arches corroded

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 53,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,906 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 11 May 2017 46,987 miles

Body has slight corrosion The whole underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 43,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 43,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 40,284 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 32,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,692 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cracks in sidewall

offside front tyre has deep cracks in sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,949 miles

both front tyres are heavily cracked but not showing ply

Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,861 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 GWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 MJ56 GWZ, 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 MJ56 GWZ registered?

MJ56 GWZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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