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AO05 MXR

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 MXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 91,902 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor yellow chalked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill yellow chalked (2.4.A.3)

Engine Managment light on

Engine covers and under wing splash guards fitted

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

Nearside floor to sill and front floor surface corrosion

Under vehicle has been repaired in the past and starting to corrode again

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,401 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,478 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,632 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,945 miles

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)

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

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

o/s/f wing cover insecure

o/s/r coil spring end broken but not likely to affect wheel or tyre

poss engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 61,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f wing cover insecure

o/s/r coil spring end broken but not likely to affect wheel or tyre

poss engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f seat back release n/w

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,665 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter twisted

servo hose slightly twisted/kinked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,665 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter twisted

servo hose slightly twisted/kinked

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 MXR is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MXR, 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 MXR is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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