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MJ56 TWU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,501 mi
Last recorded97,501 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,501 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

exhaust front flexi section damaged

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged and slightly loose

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f headlamp slightly damaged

slight leak from oil filter

spare wheel missing

tailgate wiring loose

Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,474 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

exhaust front flexi section damaged

front no.plate cracked

n/s/f wing damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged and slightly loose

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f headlamp slightly damaged

slight leak from oil filter

spare wheel missing

tailgate wiring loose

Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

front brake discs slightly worn

front bumper loose

front no.plate cracked

o/s door damaged

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

tailgate wiring loose

Fail 23 Jan 2012 84,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

front brake discs slightly worn

front bumper loose

front no.plate cracked

o/s door damaged

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

tailgate wiring loose

Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,526 miles

flat spot on n/s/r tyre and tread low [1.6mm] and tyre perishing

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on edges and cut in tyre wall [pnot to cords]

n/s/r no.plate lamp cracked [still working]

o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,328 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 TWU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

MJ56 TWU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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