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MJ56 VJZ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,316 mi
Last recorded54,316 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,316 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s rear and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion n/s under door//o/s and n/s floor front

Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise surface corrosion just below rear of passenger door

Fail 6 Nov 2019 50,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise surface corrosion just below rear of passenger door

Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,960 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 45,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 42,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,635 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,234 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 33,234 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flex (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 29,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,644 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 22,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on chassi sections

nearside rear tyre cut on tread & deteriorating

Pass 2 Dec 2011 13,840 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 9,726 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 5,901 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 VJZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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