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AD54 CBF

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 CBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,991 miles

Corrosion to sills and underbody

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,822 miles

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

Front cant see front pad thickness advice brake check

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in front axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rust around n/s door sill but not holed

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in front axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 65,678 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

movement in both rear axle bushes

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,989 miles

all brake hoses deteriorated

underbody and components have slight corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2015 58,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all brake hoses deteriorated

engine oil level on minimum

underbody and components have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,772 miles

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

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

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 52,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill slightly corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 44,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,547 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Oct 2012 36,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,994 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 27,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,679 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,679 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AD54 CBF is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD54 CBF, 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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AD54 CBF is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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