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MJ56 TWW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,949 mi
Last recorded102,949 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 TWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 102,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 (lower) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

N/F slight vibration on coil spring when spinning wheel suspect wheel bearing

N/R and O/R axle bushes slightly worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,499 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer sills corroded but no hole time of test

Sill backings corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,695 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2016 95,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,395 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak!!!!

Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,430 miles

Brake pipes greased making hard to inspect fully

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

power steering pipes undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2014 87,430 miles

Brake pipes greased making hard to inspect fully

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipes undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear tyes perished

slight under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 78,448 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT WEAR NEAR SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSON ARM BUSH

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,442 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,659 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 TWW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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