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AD54 CBY

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,876 mi
Last recorded65,876 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 CBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,876 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal Front to rear Pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body covered in Underseal corrosion Protective coating

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle has engine coves & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2020 65,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake repair covered in underseal Front to rear Pipes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body covered in Underseal corrosion Protective coating

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle has engine coves & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Aug 2020 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,260 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills- floor pans both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bush worn

Fail 3 Oct 2018 58,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bush worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear axle bushes worn

Fail 26 Sep 2017 53,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,270 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,692 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,106 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,749 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 42,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 40,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 36,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,294 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 27,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 27,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 23,627 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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AD54 CBY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CBY, 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 AD54 CBY registered?

AD54 CBY is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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