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MJ56 GZU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 GZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,200 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 91,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,716 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing slightly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,349 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2019 84,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 80,840 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,434 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 73,426 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 73,278 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Rack side arm. (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,638 miles

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

Offside inner track rod has play

Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,631 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside inner track rod has play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,372 miles

corrosion on fuel tank (not leaking)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 35,854 miles

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

near side front has slight brake bind

near side front tyre slight perished

off side front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

clutch pipe weeping slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,192 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

clutch pipe weeping slightly

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 GZU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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