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AO05 ZDR

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

both outer and inner sills surface corrosion in places

off side rear outer and inner wheel arch is corroded

surface corrosion on front chassis

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,944 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

both outer and inner sills surface corrosion in places

off side rear outer and inner wheel arch is corroded

surface corrosion on front chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front floor areas are corroded in places

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,592 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,591 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,453 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,676 miles

front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 11 May 2009 23,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,630 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 ZDR is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

AO05 ZDR is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is AO05 ZDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 ZDR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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