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AO05 FZB

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,965 mi
Last recorded45,965 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 45,965 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,617 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 43,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both front top MacPherson strut mountings have play.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,814 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 36,546 miles

Brake pedal long.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door Mirror Glass. (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,546 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal long.

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door Mirror Glass. (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,015 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,471 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,992 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 26,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,079 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,154 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 12,466 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 FZB is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

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

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