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MJ56 ZYG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,666 mi
Last recorded41,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 41,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 41,661 miles

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

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

Checks To be Kept on underbody as corrosion is evident throughout

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

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2016 39,406 miles

Checks to be kept on underbody as corrosion is evident

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,626 miles

Checks to be kept on underbody as corrosion is evident

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,254 miles

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

Checks to be kept on underbody as corrosion is evident

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,942 miles

Checks to be kept on underbody corrosion

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,480 miles

Both front Suspension arm, rear bushes starting to separate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter heavily corroded, would advise early replacement

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner wing corrosion apparant

Fail 5 Sep 2013 31,478 miles

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

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

Both front Suspension arm, rear bushes starting to separate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter heavily corroded, would advise early replacement

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside inner wing corrosion apparant

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,654 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 23,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 19,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,337 miles

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

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

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 ZYG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

MJ56 ZYG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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