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AO05 ZFD

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,148 mi
Last recorded81,148 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,148 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 81,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,475 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 71,469 miles

Emissions not tested water leak from thermostat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel hard (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 59,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,505 miles

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

Under vehicle/body slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,793 miles

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

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

Under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,775 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,775 miles

Both front tyres perished outer wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres perished outer wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,504 miles

Both rear tyres perished outer wall

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,505 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,947 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,867 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,619 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,637 miles

rear wiper rubber deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,637 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper rubber deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,225 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 ZFD is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

AO05 ZFD is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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