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376 BOW

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests34 (31 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.2%

Mileage

70,473 mi
Last recorded70,473 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration376 BOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

31 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 70,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 68,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 61,638 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 51,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,661 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 47,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 57,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,276 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 42,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 34,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 27,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 44,204 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner arches

offside rear boot floor holed + corroded

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside + offside outer sills

corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner arches

offside rear boot floor holed + corroded

play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,717 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion nearside + offside front + offside rear inner arches

corrosion nearside + offside outer sills

corrosion offside rear chassis

corrosion rear nearside + offside inner sills

Fail 11 Feb 2015 41,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion nearside + offside front + offside rear inner arches

corrosion nearside + offside outer sills

corrosion offside rear chassis

corrosion rear nearside + offside inner sills

Pass 9 Dec 2014 14,744 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 14,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,257 miles

corrosion nearside + offside inner front arches

corrosion to nearside outer sill

offside front wishbone/rear bush worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,014 miles

corrosion n/s front inner arch

corrosion n/s outer sill

front brake pads are worn

lower reading from o/s rear service brake

o/s stop light dull

Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,763 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,445 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 18,905 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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376 BOW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 376 BOW, 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 21 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 376 BOW registered?

376 BOW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is 376 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 376 BOW shows 34 tests with a 91.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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