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OE55 TFX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 TFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,363 miles

both rears of inner sills becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn

fuel filter becoming corroded

n.s outer sill becoming corroded

o.s front suspension lower arm,rear bush becoming unbonded

o.s front suspension lower ball joint has play/becoming worn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,786 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,336 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,375 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 58,373 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished but not showing cords

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 49,392 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 29,841 miles

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

exhaust rubber mount split

n/s/f tyre very soft and outer sidewalls worn

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 TFX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OE55 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

OE55 TFX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is OE55 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 TFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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