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AO05 DFX

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

32,020 mi
Last recorded32,020 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 32,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by under sealer /wax oil,unable to see any corrosion or repairs

Fail 11 Jul 2018 32,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor & chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated nearside & offside (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

areas of underside covered by under sealer, unable to see any corrosion or repairs

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 32,014 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Both wipers starting to split

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, floor & inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Axle beam & brake back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion Within 30cm of body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 31,748 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Within 30cm of body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,466 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 30,442 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 27,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,633 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,382 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 11,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,695 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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AO05 DFX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO05 DFX, 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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AO05 DFX is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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