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AF55 WLD

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,786 mi
Last recorded45,786 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,786 miles

Corrosion on both A-posts just outside Strut top prescribed area

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

Offside front lower arm mounting damaged

Spare tyre deteriorated

Vehicle under side rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2017 45,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Corrosion on both A-posts just outside Strut top prescribed area

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

Offside front lower arm mounting damaged

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre deteriorated

Vehicle under side rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,630 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,883 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 43,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part FOULING ON WHEEL (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,518 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted to rear of vehicle.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 39,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,743 miles

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

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 37,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,887 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,308 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 21,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,034 miles

Nearside Front 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 WLD is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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