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AJ55 UZO

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,013 mi
Last recorded49,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 49,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bottom centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front bottom outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

offside rear bottom outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 39,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,415 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,697 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 33,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 33,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,997 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 32,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Below wheel arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 32,256 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2018 32,256 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,554 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,843 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 UZO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZO, 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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AJ55 UZO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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