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AF55 WDY

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,567 miles

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,542 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,524 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,124 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 41,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,977 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,977 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 21,171 miles

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

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

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

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 WDY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDY, 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 AF55 WDY registered?

AF55 WDY is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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