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AD54 WDM

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 WDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,724 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres age cracking.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

gearbox leak and engine oil leak.

hanger detached from back box but still supported.

nsr,osf and nsf wheels buckled.

oil level over max.

osf brake flexi hose deteriorating.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres age cracking.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

gearbox leak and engine oil leak.

hanger detached from back box but still supported.

nsr,osf and nsf wheels buckled.

oil level over max.

osf brake flexi hose deteriorating.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 96,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

rear wheel rim's buckled

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

rear wheel rim's buckled

Pass 21 Mar 2016 81,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,864 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 76,416 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2012 67,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,703 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

fluctuation offside front brake reading

wipers performance is poor

Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,087 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 WDM is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDM, 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 WDM is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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