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AD05 MHU

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,193 mi
Last recorded53,193 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,193 miles

1)Battery light on dash.(2)Windscreen cracked out of swept area.(3)Bonnet damaged brackets look bent .

Body has slight corrosion sills inner/outer and nearside rear panel (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 53,193 miles

1)Battery light on dash.(2)Windscreen cracked out of swept area.(3)Bonnet damaged brackets look bent .

Body has slight corrosion sills inner/outer and nearside rear panel (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,344 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing edges inner going bald

Nearside Front wheel bearing very minor play

Fail 14 Jul 2016 49,315 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill holed marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing edges inner going bald

Nearside Front wheel bearing very minor play

Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,919 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2015 42,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 25,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

sills corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 25,884 miles

sills corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,627 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 16,965 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 16,965 miles

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)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,362 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,299 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 11,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,352 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 MHU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

AD05 MHU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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