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OE55 TGJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,666 mi
Last recorded49,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2020 49,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine has missfire

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,414 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 48,925 miles

alternator light on dash illuminated

Fail 15 May 2018 48,919 miles

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

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

alternator light on dash illuminated

Pass 26 May 2017 48,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear offside rear seats down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 48,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear offside rear seats down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,477 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 47,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,086 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 41,882 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,088 miles

SURFACE CRACKS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.SURFACE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND.

front brake discs inner face corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,088 miles

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

SURFACE CRACKS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.SURFACE CRACKS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM BUSH STARTING TO DEBOND.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,270 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,625 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 TGJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE55 TGJ, 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 OE55 TGJ registered?

OE55 TGJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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