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AO05 ORY

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,429 mi
Last recorded105,429 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,741 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 86,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,353 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2010 50,340 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres poor

Pass 10 May 2010 50,340 miles

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

rear tyres poor

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,298 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,070 miles

brake discs on limit

wipers leaving lines

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 ORY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY registered?

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

Is AO05 ORY safe to buy?

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