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AJ55 SZT

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,280 mi
Last recorded69,280 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 61,195 miles

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

exhaust middle pipe is corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 61,195 miles

exhaust middle pipe is corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,204 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 52,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,359 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2011 34,359 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,107 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 31,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,867 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 23,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Nov 2008 16,813 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

Fail 27 Nov 2008 16,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

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 SZT 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 57.1%.

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 AJ55 SZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 SZT registered?

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

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