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AJ55 SZG

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,274 mi
Last recorded84,274 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 84,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 84,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,499 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 50,471 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,875 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on tyre walls but excessive

Fail 29 Dec 2011 41,875 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perishing on tyre walls but excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,974 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2011 33,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

osf brake disc worn

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,029 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,237 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,578 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 SZG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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