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AJ05 UME

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,162 mi
Last recorded67,162 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 67,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

damp residue around steering rack

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2016 67,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

damp residue around steering rack

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,855 miles

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2015 59,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,756 miles

offside front tyre wearing from inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,445 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

under body muddy

Fail 16 Mar 2013 52,424 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil filter leaking

under body muddy

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,985 miles

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

engine oil leak

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,436 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,250 miles

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

all tyres side walls cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres side walls cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,074 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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AJ05 UME is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UME, 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 AJ05 UME registered?

AJ05 UME is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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