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AF55 NWM

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,323 mi
Last recorded177,323 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 NWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2015 177,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 177,323 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 176,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 166,871 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 166,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 165,275 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 130,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

large crack on o/s of windscreen

rear wiper missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 130,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large crack on o/s of windscreen

rear wiper missing

Pass 29 May 2009 13,173 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 13,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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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AF55 NWM is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF55 NWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 NWM registered?

AF55 NWM is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 NWM safe to buy?

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