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AO05 DFZ

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,616 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,915 miles

OSR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,594 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking with age

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,683 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,080 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 DFZ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AO05 DFZ, 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 AO05 DFZ registered?

AO05 DFZ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AO05 DFZ safe to buy?

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