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AO05 LEJ

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,131 mi
Last recorded57,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 57,131 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin and corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front inner brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 3 Jan 2014 57,130 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin and corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front inner brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,751 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 44,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,345 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

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

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

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 LEJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

AO05 LEJ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 LEJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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