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AF05 XBW

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,742 mi
Last recorded103,742 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,742 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 103,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake flexi (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

coolant leak

corrosion to under body of the vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,118 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking and slightly mis-shapen

Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres cracking and slightly mis-shapen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,720 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,707 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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AF05 XBW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF05 XBW, 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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AF05 XBW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 XBW safe to buy?

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