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AJ55 SZF

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 100,091 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 83,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,284 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,235 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 55,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,121 miles

front brakes imbalanced

o/s headlamp aim low

Fail 26 Oct 2011 42,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes imbalanced

o/s headlamp aim low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,573 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 35,572 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight bind nsf

Pass 7 Nov 2009 28,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,905 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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AJ55 SZF is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ55 SZF, 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 AJ55 SZF registered?

AJ55 SZF is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 SZF safe to buy?

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