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OE55 TMX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 66,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,450 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front body hangers to front x member (6.1.B.2)

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

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Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded and ridged on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside metal power steering pipes are corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn excessively on outer shoulder (165/65/13)

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Rear bumper attachment has detached making bumper loose

oil leak o/s/r of engine block

Fail 7 Jan 2016 61,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded and ridged on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged stem snapped caused by deterioration during test (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside metal power steering pipes are corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn excessively on outer shoulder (165/65/13)

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Rear bumper attachment has detached making bumper loose

oil leak o/s/r of engine block

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,542 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,987 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,074 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 51,070 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,199 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 39,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,421 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,436 miles

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

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

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 TMX 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 58.8%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

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