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AJ05 BWG

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,069 mi
Last recorded80,069 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,069 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

Fail 14 Aug 2018 56,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering noisy

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,657 miles

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

noise on power steering

Fail 11 Aug 2017 51,614 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective n/s/f (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

noise on power steering

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,026 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 43,026 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 39,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,287 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,630 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 23,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 23,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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AJ05 BWG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ05 BWG, 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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AJ05 BWG is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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