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AD05 EDX

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,459 mi
Last recorded70,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 EDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 70,459 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres inner edges of tread area showing premature wear

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2019 70,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres inner edges of tread area showing premature wear

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,142 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2019 65,117 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside rear sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,543 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Tyre size-165/65/13-77T

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area worn low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,498 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Tyre size-165/65/13-77T

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area worn low

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded nsf (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2016 51,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorating but still gas tight

Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,029 miles

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

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

offside rear bumper/ arch trim loose due to corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2015 50,029 miles

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

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

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

offside rear bumper/ arch trim loose due to corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,905 miles

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)

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Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,575 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre deteriorated and inner edge of tread area worn low

offside front tyre deteriorated and inner edge of tread area worn low

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,575 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre deteriorated and inner edge of tread area worn low

offside front tyre deteriorated and inner edge of tread area worn low

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,424 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,830 miles

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

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

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

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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AD05 EDX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD05 EDX, 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.

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What year was AD05 EDX registered?

AD05 EDX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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