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AO05 JFE

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,331 mi
Last recorded15,331 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 15,331 miles

general corrosion to suspension components and rear inner sill included rear axle

Fail 22 Mar 2023 15,331 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components and rear inner sill included rear axle

Pass 16 Mar 2022 15,283 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face has uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner both rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,048 miles

Offside Front Outer sill has corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,061 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 13,757 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 13,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,247 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs pitted around inner faces.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 12,433 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,835 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly pitted, around inner faces.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 10,756 miles

front discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,212 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,508 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 7,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 5,863 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 JFE is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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