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OE55 THG

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 97,378 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,010 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 89,847 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 May 2017 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,781 miles

oil leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,775 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 56,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 50,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,492 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 43,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 43,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2010 39,874 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 39,874 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2009 20,024 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 20,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,799 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 THG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 THG, 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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OE55 THG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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