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AF05 XCU

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 65,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,731 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 48,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 44,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 40,806 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 40,805 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165x65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 23,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear TYRES LIGHT PERISHING

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,632 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 17,616 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 16,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs inner corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,065 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 XCU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XCU, 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 XCU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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