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AD05 HNU

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,127 miles

rear tyres cracking around treads and walls.

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2017 85,127 miles

Braking system leaking pipe going into brake reservoir (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear tyres cracking around treads and walls.

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,048 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,232 miles

Brake fluid close to min level

Clutch feed pipe has misting of fluid

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

Large oil leak from oil filter area

Nearside sill pannel corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to min level

Clutch feed pipe has misting of fluid

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

Large oil leak from oil filter area

Nearside sill pannel corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,714 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Unable to see pad wear

Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,751 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,751 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,201 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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AD05 HNU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

AD05 HNU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2005.

Is AD05 HNU safe to buy?

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