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AK05 BXC

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,213 mi
Last recorded84,213 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 84,213 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2021 84,209 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury INNER SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,628 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside rear inner sill panel starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front floor pan starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 74,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front floor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 67,882 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,032 miles

slight corrosion of o/s and n/s front floor.

slight corrosion of o/s inner and outer sill.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 63,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight corrosion of o/s and n/s front floor.

slight corrosion of o/s inner and outer sill.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,238 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,835 miles

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

off-side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Mar 2009 26,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,264 miles

handbrake travel high

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 BXC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK05 BXC, 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 AK05 BXC registered?

AK05 BXC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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