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AJ05 UKZ

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 98,022 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 98,022 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sodewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SUSPECT CAT

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 89,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner TYRES WORN

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 89,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BULB FITTED INCORECTLY (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner TYRES WORN

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,243 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,069 miles

1 REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BROKEN

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 83,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BROKEN

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,021 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

condition and movement both rear axle bush's

corrosion both front chassis rails

oil leak

windscreen cracked zone 'B' BORDERLINE

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,479 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 58,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,153 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,767 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,191 miles

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

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

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 UKZ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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