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AJ55 SZN

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,266 mi
Last recorded63,266 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ouiter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive windscreen pillar (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to underside

nearside rear quarter panel around fuel flap corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ouiter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive windscreen pillar (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to underside

nearside rear quarter panel around fuel flap corroded

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2016 49,031 miles

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside sill has offset of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,478 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,478 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishb one both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,620 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,392 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre mis shaping

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,767 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 17,031 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 13,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 9,451 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 SZN 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 83.3%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

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

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