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AO05 MXM

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,897 mi
Last recorded71,897 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 71,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver door handle deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg behind plastic shield which has come adrift (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 65,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg behind plastic shield which has come adrift (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 59,623 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 58,389 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 58,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wing areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 56,814 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside wheels inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner wing / wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 56,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside wheels inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front inner wing / wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,455 miles

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

both front front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,659 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,406 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Topped up 1L of engine oil

o/s/r outer tyre side wall perished

Corrosion in both front chassis legs

Offside Front Flexi brake pipe heavily deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 46,406 miles

Corrosion in both front chassis legs

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Flexi brake pipe heavily deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Topped up 1L of engine oil

o/s/r outer tyre side wall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,295 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre poor condition, cut on inner side wall

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,413 miles

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

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

both inner anti roll bar d bushes worn and knocking slightly

Fail 6 Mar 2014 43,413 miles

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

both front tyres split on inner edges ,,tyres failing

Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,641 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,641 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2009 28,833 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2008 22,241 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 MXM is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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