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OE55 TLZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,912 miles

offside front lower arm bush splitting

offside rear chassis rusty

offside sill rusty

rear undersills rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,774 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside rear arch rusting at front

Offside sill rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,303 miles

front floors rusty

offside front lower arm bush seperating

Fail 19 Oct 2017 80,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

front floors rusty

offside front lower arm bush seperating

Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,143 miles

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

front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

nearside front floor starting to rust

offside rear undersill rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,105 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

nearside front floor starting to rust

offside rear undersill rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front floor areas

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 66,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.2.6)

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front floor areas

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 60,133 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,565 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,279 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,629 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs look to be wearing thin

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Nov 2010 34,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs look to be wearing thin

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2009 37,607 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 27,607 miles

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

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

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

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 TLZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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