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AF55 WJC

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,876 mi
Last recorded42,876 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,876 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,868 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing low 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing low 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,644 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

O/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 29 Aug 2019 38,644 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

O/s/f tyre wearing low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,723 miles

General underbody Corrosion to exhaust coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,453 miles

General underbody corrosion

Wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 30 Aug 2017 30,453 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General underbody corrosion

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,263 miles

Exhaust and general underbody corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2016 26,263 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust and general underbody corroding

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,666 miles

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

various oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,330 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

General underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2014 22,330 miles

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

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

All tyres low on pressures

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General underbody corrosion

Wipers very poor

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,742 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front wipers smear

Fail 19 Aug 2011 15,741 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front wipers smear

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm and tyre badly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,102 miles

near side mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,786 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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AF55 WJC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

AF55 WJC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AF55 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WJC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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