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AK05 BWH

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,213 mi
Last recorded101,213 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BWH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,213 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level - one light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 101,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level - one light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high tail (1.2.1b)

corrosion on off side outter sill

Fail 4 Jun 2016 91,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high tail (1.2.1b)

corrosion on off side outter sill

Pass 28 May 2015 84,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion on off side outter sill

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2015 84,963 miles

corrosion on off side outter sill

near side rear tyre perished

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 80,530 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 75,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 75,379 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,355 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,682 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,481 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 33,481 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,918 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,899 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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AK05 BWH is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK05 BWH, 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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AK05 BWH is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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