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AE05 XJD

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,084 mi
Last recorded54,084 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,084 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,626 miles

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2019 52,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 50,869 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,716 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 47,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,076 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 44,074 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,720 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,949 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,148 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,181 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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AE05 XJD is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE05 XJD, 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 AE05 XJD registered?

AE05 XJD is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 XJD safe to buy?

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