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AO03 ENA

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ENA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,903 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front and Offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2020 58,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside front and Offside front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,779 miles

battery light on

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,764 miles

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

battery light on

Pass 5 Jul 2017 56,635 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,635 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part incorrectly fitted and rubbing wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,910 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Jul 2016 55,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Jan 2014 55,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside front top mount

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Oct 2010 39,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,423 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,935 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 29,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO03 ENA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO03 ENA, 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 AO03 ENA registered?

AO03 ENA is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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