MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
spare tyre missing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light on. O/S and N/S seat lever covers missing.
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light on. O/S and N/S seat lever covers missing.
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ns r tyre worn bad on sidewalls
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ns r tyre worn bad on sidewalls
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
bonnet stiff to open
fuel filter rusting
nsf tyre worn inner edge
osr tyre sidewall worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
fuel filter rusting
nsf tyre worn inner edge
osr tyre sidewall worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front brake discs slightly worn
Both front brakes has slight fluctuation when braking
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on edges
Metal power steering pipe below radiator to N/S has slight corrosion
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Both front brake discs slightly worn
Both front brakes has slight fluctuation when braking
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on edges
Metal power steering pipe below radiator to N/S has slight corrosion
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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ML56 FRK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 ML56 FRK, 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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ML56 FRK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2006.
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