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OE55 BZX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 84,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,871 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 66,457 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (strong advisory) (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,520 miles

1/2 fuel at the tank at the time of the test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,520 miles

1/2 fuel at the tank at the time of the test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,736 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,001 miles

The Front Brake Discs Are Worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,581 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,088 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 6,066 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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OE55 BZX 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE55 BZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 BZX registered?

OE55 BZX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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