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AO05 YAJ

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,675 mi
Last recorded106,675 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 106,675 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Nearside front (3.6.B.4a)

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Nearside front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs wearing

General corrosion

Play in front top suspension mounts

Water in Nearside headlight

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,513 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2014 100,266 miles

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

both front brake hoses cracked slightly on casings

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 90,397 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,898 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,898 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 May 2009 69,003 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,003 miles

water ingress to n/s headlamp

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 YAJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YAJ, 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 YAJ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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